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Yunkes Family History

Yunkes 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: Yunker, Kunkel, Kunes, Punke, Tukes, Hankes, Junker, Hunke, Younes

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Where is the Yunkes family from?

You can see how Yunkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yunkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yunkes families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Yunkes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yunkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yunkes 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 Yunkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yunkes. 43% of Yunkes men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Yunkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Yunkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yunkes 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Yunkes. 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 37 military records available for the last name Yunkes. For the veterans among your Yunkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yunkes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Yunkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yunkes in 1964 was 81, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yunkes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yunkes 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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