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Yohon Family History

Yohon 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: Yoho, Yoon, Bohon, Yohn, Mohon, John, Chon, Yon, Mohan, Noon

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Where is the Yohon family from?

You can see how Yohon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yohon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yohon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yohon families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yohon's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Yohon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yohon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yohon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yohon. 100% of Yohon men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yohon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Yohon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yohon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Yohon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yohon. For the veterans among your Yohon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yohon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Yohon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yohon in 1966 was 67, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yohon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yohon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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