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Yukon Family History

Yukon 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, Yun, Yuan, Luton, Kon, Huron, Auton, Lukin, Okon, Kulon

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Where is the Yukon family from?

You can see how Yukon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yukon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Yukon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Yukon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yukon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yukon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yukon 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 Yukon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yukon. 43% of Yukon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yukon women worked as a Housewife.

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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%
  • Cutter
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Yukon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Yukon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yukon 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Yukon. 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 128 military records available for the last name Yukon. For the veterans among your Yukon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yukon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yukon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yukon in 1965 was 88, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yukon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yukon 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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