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Yunes Family History

Yunes Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Yunis. Compare Younes.

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


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Where is the Yunes family from?

You can see how Yunes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yunes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yunes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Yunes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yunes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yunes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yunes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yunes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yunes. 100% of Yunes men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Yunes women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Yunes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Yunes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yunes 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Yunes. 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 42 military records available for the last name Yunes. For the veterans among your Yunes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yunes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Yunes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yunes in 1968 was 76, and 63 in 2000.

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