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Yohnston Family History

Yohnston Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Johnston, Johnson, Johnstone, Royston, Colston, Rolston, Whiston

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Where is the Yohnston family from?

You can see how Yohnston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohnston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Yohnston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yohnston families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yohnston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yohnston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yohnston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Yohnston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohnston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Yohnston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Yohnston. For the veterans among your Yohnston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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