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Yonas Family History

Yonas Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Polish or Sorbian Jonas Czech or Slovak Jonáš Hungarian Jónás.

Ethiopian: from the personal name Yonas Ethiopian form of Jonas.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Yonas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yonas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Yonas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yonas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yonas families in 1911.
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What did your Yonas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yonas. 100% of Yonas men worked as an Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Yonas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonas 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Yonas. 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 53 military records available for the last name Yonas. For the veterans among your Yonas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Yonas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yonas in 1977 was 83, and 81 in 2001.

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