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Yonnell Family History

Yonnell 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: Bonnell, Connell, Donnell, Fennell, Cornell, Gunnell, Donnelly

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Where is the Yonnell family from?

You can see how Yonnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonnell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Yonnell families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Yonnell families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Yonnell's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Yonnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Yonnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonnell 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 Yonnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yonnell. For the veterans among your Yonnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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