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Yont Family History

Yont 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: Yon, Yong, Mont, Pont, Yott, Font, Yount, Yost, Yonts, Yontz

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Where is the Yont family from?

You can see how Yont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yont family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Yont families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yont's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Yont families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yont 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 Yont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yont. 43% of Yont 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yont 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Yont. 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 282 military records available for the last name Yont. For the veterans among your Yont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yont lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Yont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yont in 1964 was 93, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yont

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yont 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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