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Yoniak Family History

Yoniak 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: Pozniak, Wozniak, Konik, Honick, Jonak, Yanik, Gonia, Gorniak, Yanick

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Where is the Yoniak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoniak 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 Yoniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yoniak. 100% of Yoniak men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yoniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Yoniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoniak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yoniak. 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 21 military records available for the last name Yoniak. For the veterans among your Yoniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoniak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yoniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yoniak in 1964 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoniak 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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