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Yonkosky Family History

Yonkosky 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: Bonkoski, Bonkowski, Potosky, Morosky, Makosky, Yanofsky, Polosky

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Where is the Yonkosky family from?

You can see how Yonkosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonkosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yonkosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Yonkosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yonkosky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Yonkosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonkosky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yonkosky. 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 59 military records available for the last name Yonkosky. For the veterans among your Yonkosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonkosky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Yonkosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yonkosky in 1973 was 85, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonkosky 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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