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Youel Family History

Youel Name Meaning

see Youle . see Yeowell a variant of Ewell .

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


Similar surnames: Yokel, Youell, Borel, You, Young, Nobel, Noel, Godel, Kozel, Rogel

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Where is the Youel family from?

You can see how Youel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Youel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Youel families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Youel's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Youel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Youel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youel. 50% of Youel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Youel women worked as a Teacher. .

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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%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Accountant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Youel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youel 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Youel. 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 349 military records available for the last name Youel. For the veterans among your Youel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Youel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Youel in 1950 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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