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Yonda Family History

Yonda 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: Fonda, Konda, Monda, Ronda, Honda, Yoneda, Gonda, Yanda, Yon, Bond

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Where is the Yonda family from?

You can see how Yonda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yonda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Yonda families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yonda's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Yonda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonda 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 Yonda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yonda. 37% of Yonda 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Florist
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Yonda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Yonda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonda 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Yonda. 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 35 military records available for the last name Yonda. For the veterans among your Yonda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yonda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yonda in 1964 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yonda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonda 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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