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Yonkowitz Family History

Yonkowitz 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: Moskowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Aronowitz, Benowitz

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Where is the Yonkowitz family from?

You can see how Yonkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yonkowitz families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yonkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yonkowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Yonkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonkowitz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yonkowitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yonkowitz. For the veterans among your Yonkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonkowitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Yonkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yonkowitz in 1968 was 76, and 93 in 1986.

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