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Younglas Family History

Younglas 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: Douglas, Youngers, Youngman, Younghans, Youngs, Young, Younger

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Where is the Younglas family from?

You can see how Younglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younglas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Younglas family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Younglas's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Younglas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Younglas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Younglas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Younglas. 100% of Younglas 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Younglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younglas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Younglas. 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 60 military records available for the last name Younglas. For the veterans among your Younglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younglas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Younglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Younglas in 1963 was 52, and 57 in 2003.

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