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Yonley Family History

Yonley 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: Onley, Yokley, Donley, Conley, Pooley, Cowley, Manley, Hanley, Henley

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Where is the Yonley family from?

You can see how Yonley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yonley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yonley family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yonley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Yonley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Yonley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yonley. 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 71 military records available for the last name Yonley. For the veterans among your Yonley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Yonley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yonley in 1969 was 67, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonley 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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