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Yonta Family History

Yonta 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: Bonta, Yonts, Yontz, Yanta, Yon, Yong, Conte, Cotta, Rota, Ranta

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Where is the Yonta family from?

You can see how Yonta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yonta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yonta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yonta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yonta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yonta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Yonta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonta 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yonta. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yonta. For the veterans among your Yonta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yonta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yonta in 1966 was 80, and 59 in 2004.

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