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Yonn Family History

Yonn 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: Yon, Yong, Nonn, Lonn, Tonn, Conn, Donn, Sonn, Yoon, Bonn

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Where is the Yonn family from?

You can see how Yonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yonn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Yonn families living in Georgia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Yonn's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Yonn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonn 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 Yonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Doffer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yonn. 60% of Yonn men worked as a Doffer.

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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

  • Doffer
    60%
  • Log Skidder
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Yonn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Yonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonn 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Yonn. 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 48 military records available for the last name Yonn. For the veterans among your Yonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Yonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yonn in 1977 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yonn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonn 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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