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Yonder Family History

Yonder 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: Yoder, Onder, Ponder, Fonder, Conder, Gonder, Yonker, Wonder, Bonder

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Where is the Yonder family from?

You can see how Yonder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yonder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Yonder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yonder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yonder families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Yonder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonder 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Yonder. 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 152 military records available for the last name Yonder. For the veterans among your Yonder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yonder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yonder in 1962 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonder 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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