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Yonson Family History

Yonson 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: Monson, Bonson, Donson, Jonson, Ronson, Wonson, Benson, London

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Where is the Yonson family from?

You can see how Yonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yonson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Yonson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Yonson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Yonson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonson 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 Yonson ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonson 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Yonson. 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 83 military records available for the last name Yonson. For the veterans among your Yonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Yonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yonson in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yonson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yonson 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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