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Youngen Family History

Youngen 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: Younger, Youngren, Younge, Young, Younan, Younes, Younkin, Youngkin

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Where is the Youngen family from?

You can see how Youngen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Youngen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Youngen families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Youngen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Youngen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youngen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Youngen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youngen. 55% of Youngen men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Youngen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youngen were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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
    55%
  • Poultry Worker
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Youngen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Youngen. 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 131 military records available for the last name Youngen. For the veterans among your Youngen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Youngen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Youngen in 1962 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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