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Yonks Family History

Yonks 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: Monks, Tonks, Yonts, Yonke, Yorks, Jonas, Yon, Yong, York, Banks

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Where is the Yonks family from?

You can see how Yonks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Yonks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yonks families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yonks's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Yonks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonks 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 Yonks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yonks. 100% of Yonks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Yonks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonks 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Yonks. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yonks. For the veterans among your Yonks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonks lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Yonks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yonks in 1973 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonks 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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