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Yonkus Family History

Yonkus 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: Bonus, Minkus, Moncus, Norkus, Monks, Mockus, Yongue, Tonks, Yonkers

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Where is the Yonkus family from?

You can see how Yonkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonkus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yonkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Yonkus families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yonkus's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Yonkus families in 1891.
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What did your Yonkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yonkus. 34% of Yonkus men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Yonkus women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yonkus were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Yonkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Yonkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonkus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Yonkus. 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 24 military records available for the last name Yonkus. For the veterans among your Yonkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonkus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Yonkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yonkus in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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