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Yones Family History

Yones 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: Mones, Fones, Jones, Younes, Rones, Bones, Dones, Cones, Yoes, Yonts

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Where is the Yones family from?

You can see how Yones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yones family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yones families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Yones family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Yones's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Yones families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yones 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 Yones ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Home Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yones. 100% of Yones women worked as a Home Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Home Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Yones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yones 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Yones. 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 156 military records available for the last name Yones. For the veterans among your Yones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yones lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yones in 1964 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yones 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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