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Yonko Name Meaning

Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Yon(a) the Ukrainian equivalent of Jonas .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yanko, Yonke, Yon, Yong, York, Monk, Bono, Kondo, Konkol, Ono

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Where is the Yonko family from?

You can see how Yonko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yonko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yonko family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yonko's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Yonko families in 1880.
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What did your Yonko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yonko. 48% of Yonko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yonko women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yonko were Truck Driver and Telephone Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Driver
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Yonko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonko 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Yonko. 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 143 military records available for the last name Yonko. For the veterans among your Yonko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yonko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yonko in 1962 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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