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Yonaka Family History

Yonaka 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: Nonaka, Tanaka, Jonak, Onaga, Yoneda, Yanak, Yonke, Yoakam, Yoak

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Where is the Yonaka family from?

You can see how Yonaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonaka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yonaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yonaka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yonaka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yonaka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonaka 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 Yonaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yonaka. 60% of Yonaka 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%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Yonaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Yonaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonaka 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Yonaka. 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 32 military records available for the last name Yonaka. For the veterans among your Yonaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonaka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Yonaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Yonaka in 1966 was 86, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonaka 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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