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Yonkes Family History

Yonkes 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: Yonkers, Yonker, Yonke, Mones, Fones, Jones, Rokes, Oakes, Konkel

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Where is the Yonkes family from?

You can see how Yonkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yonkes families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yonkes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yonkes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Yonkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonkes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Yonkes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yonkes. For the veterans among your Yonkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonkes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Yonkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yonkes in 1968 was 60, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonkes 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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