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Yonak Family History

Yonak 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: Jonak, Yanak, Yoak, Yonan, Jonas, Yon, Donat, Yong, Kozak, York

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Where is the Yonak family from?

You can see how Yonak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yonak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yonak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yonak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonak 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 Yonak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yonak. 60% of Yonak men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Yonak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Yonak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonak 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Yonak. 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 Yonak. For the veterans among your Yonak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yonak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Yonak in 1959 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonak 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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