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Youngstead Family History

Youngstead 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: Youngstrom, Rongstad, Boustead, Younger, Umstead, Anstead, Winstead

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Where is the Youngstead family from?

You can see how Youngstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngstead family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Youngstead family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Youngstead's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Youngstead families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youngstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Youngstead ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 72 census records available for the last name Youngstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngstead 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Youngstead. 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 4 military records available for the last name Youngstead. For the veterans among your Youngstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngstead lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Youngstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Youngstead in 1971 was 67, and 86 in 2002.

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