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Yonemoto Family History

Yonemoto 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: Kanemoto, Minamoto, Morimoto, Oneto, Enomoto, Yamamoto, Okamoto

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Where is the Yonemoto family from?

You can see how Yonemoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonemoto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Yonemoto families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yonemoto's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Yonemoto families in 1920.
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What did your Yonemoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurseryman and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yonemoto. 34% of Yonemoto men worked as a Nurseryman and 43% of Yonemoto women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yonemoto were Farmer and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Nurseryman
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Cantaloupe And Lettuce Farmer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    43%
  • Dressmaker
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Yonemoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonemoto 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Yonemoto. 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 94 military records available for the last name Yonemoto. For the veterans among your Yonemoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonemoto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Yonemoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yonemoto in 1957 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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