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Yunginger Family History

Yunginger 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: Kundinger, Munsinger, Mundinger, Hunsinger, Ginger, Wenninger

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Where is the Yunginger family from?

You can see how Yunginger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yunginger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yunginger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Yunginger families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Yunginger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yunginger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yunginger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yunginger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yunginger. 100% of Yunginger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yunginger women worked as a Clerk. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%
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What Yunginger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Yunginger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yunginger 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Yunginger. 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 100 military records available for the last name Yunginger. For the veterans among your Yunginger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yunginger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Yunginger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yunginger in 1953 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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