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Yonders Family History

Yonders 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: Wonders, Yonkers, Conyers, Yoder, Anders, Linders, Borders, Winders

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Where is the Yonders family from?

You can see how Yonders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonders family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yonders families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Yonders families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yonders's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Yonders families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonders 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 49 census records available for the last name Yonders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonders 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 Yonders. 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 12 military records available for the last name Yonders. For the veterans among your Yonders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonders lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Yonders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yonders in 1964 was 74, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonders 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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