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Yons Family History

Yons 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, Hons, Jons, Mons, Fons, Pons, Sons, Yoes, Yonts

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Where is the Yons family from?

You can see how Yons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Yons families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Yons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yons 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 Yons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yons. 54% of Yons men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yons women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yons 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Yons. 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 229 military records available for the last name Yons. For the veterans among your Yons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yons lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Yons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yons in 1962 was 79, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yons 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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