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Yonce Family History

Yonce Name Meaning

See Yontz .

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


Similar surnames: Boice, Younce, Ponce, Yonge, Monce, Gonce, Monje, Vorce, Polce

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Where is the Yonce family from?

You can see how Yonce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yonce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yonce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Yonce families living in Virginia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Yonce's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Yonce families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yonce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yonce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yonce. 46% of Yonce men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Yonce women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yonce were Truck Driver and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Inspector
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • School Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yonce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yonce 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Yonce. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 689 military records available for the last name Yonce. For the veterans among your Yonce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yonce lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Yonce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Yonce in 1945 was 20, and 76 in 2004.

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