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Yonek Family History

Yonek Name 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: Yanek, Yon, Yong, York, Hone, Monk, Tone, Bobek, Panek, Rozek

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Where is the Yonek family from?

You can see how Yonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Yonek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Yonek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yonek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yonek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yonek. 43% of Yonek men worked as a Miner and 38% of Yonek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yonek were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    43%
  • Craneman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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What Yonek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Yonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonek 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Yonek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Yonek. For the veterans among your Yonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yonek in 1964 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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