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Yountz Family History

Yountz 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: Yount, Kountz, Youtz, Mountz, Yontz, Younts, Young, Younan, Kuntz

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Where is the Yountz family from?

You can see how Yountz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yountz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yountz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Yountz families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Yountz's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Yountz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yountz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yountz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yountz. 32% of Yountz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
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Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Yountz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yountz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Yountz. 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 155 military records available for the last name Yountz. For the veterans among your Yountz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yountz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Yountz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yountz in 1960 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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