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Yonng Family History

Yonng 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: Yong, Young, Song, Rong, Yang, Tong, Kong, Gong, Hong, Long

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Where is the Yonng family from?

You can see how Yonng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonng family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yonng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yonng families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yonng's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yonng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonng 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 Yonng ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Yonng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Yonng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonng 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Yonng. 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 37 military records available for the last name Yonng. For the veterans among your Yonng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonng lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Yonng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Yonng in 1962 was 78, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonng 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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