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Youngk Family History

Youngk 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: Young, Younge, Younk, Youngs, Yong, Younger, Younan, Yung, Younes

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Where is the Youngk family from?

You can see how Youngk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Youngk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Youngk families living in Iowa. This was about 94% of all the recorded Youngk's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Youngk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youngk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Youngk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Youngk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Youngk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngk 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Youngk. 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 22 military records available for the last name Youngk. For the veterans among your Youngk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Youngk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Youngk in 1967 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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