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Youd Family History

Youd Name Meaning

variant of Oud (see Old ) with prosthetic Y-. Compare John Oud 1634 Henry Youdes 1742 in IGI (Bidston Cheshire); Eliz. Yold 1708 James Youd 1811 in IGI (Frodsham Cheshire). For the name in Devon compare Yould .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: You, Loud, Doud, Youn, Yu, Yon, Yun, Lord, Bond, Hood

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Where is the Youd family from?

You can see how Youd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Youd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Youd families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Youd's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Youd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Youd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Youd. 50% of Youd men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Dentist
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Youd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youd 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 875 immigration records available for the last name Youd. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Youd. For the veterans among your Youd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youd lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Youd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Youd in 1954 was 54, and 28 in 2004.

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