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Youman Family History

Youman Name Meaning

English: variant of Yeoman . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Youmans, Yeaman, Worman, Bodman, Borman, Yohman, Osman, Boman, Oman

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Where is the Youman family from?

You can see how Youman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Youman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Youman families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Youman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Youman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Youman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Youman. 100% of Youman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Youman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youman 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Youman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 556 military records available for the last name Youman. For the veterans among your Youman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Youman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Youman in 1956 was 30, and 63 in 2004.

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