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Yonkers Family History

Yonkers Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Jonker with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yonkers family from?

You can see how Yonkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonkers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yonkers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Yonkers families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Yonkers's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yonkers families in 1880.
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What did your Yonkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yonkers. 15% of Yonkers men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Yonkers women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yonkers were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    15%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yonkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonkers 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Yonkers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Yonkers. For the veterans among your Yonkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonkers lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Yonkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Yonkers in 1947 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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