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Yunkin Family History

Yunkin 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: Younkin, Junkin, Dunkin, Hankin, Unwin, Ruskin, Bunin, Lukin, Henkin

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Where is the Yunkin family from?

You can see how Yunkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yunkin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yunkin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Yunkin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Yunkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yunkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yunkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Yunkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yunkin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yunkin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Yunkin. For the veterans among your Yunkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yunkin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Yunkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yunkin in 1973 was 80, and 25 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yunkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yunkin 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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