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Yonkin Family History

Yonkin 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: Sonkin, Younkin, Tonkin, Conkin, Donkin, Hankin, Botkin, Hoskin

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Where is the Yonkin family from?

You can see how Yonkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yonkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Yonkin families living in Devon. This was about 59% of all the recorded Yonkin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Yonkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonkin 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 Yonkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yonkin. 31% of Yonkin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yonkin women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Helper
    22%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Yonkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yonkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonkin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Yonkin. 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 157 military records available for the last name Yonkin. For the veterans among your Yonkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonkin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Yonkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yonkin in 1960 was 46, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yonkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonkin 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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