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Youd Family History

Youd Surname Meaning

This is a variant of Oud (see Old) with prosthetic Y-. Compare John Oud 1634 Henry Youdes 1742 in IGI (Bidston Cheshire);

Eliz. Yold 1708 James Youd 1811 in IGI (Frodsham Cheshire).

For the name in Devon, compare Yould.

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


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Where is the Youd family from?

You can see how Youd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Youd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 143 Youd families living in Cheshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Youd's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Youd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Youd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Youd. 17% of Youd men worked as a Builders Labourer and 87% of Youd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youd were Permanent Way Labourer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Company Secretary
    17%
  • Dock Labourer
    12%
  • Permanent Way Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Youd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Youd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youd 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 875 immigration records available for the last name Youd. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Youd. For the veterans among your Youd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youd lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Youd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Youd in 1954 was 54, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youd ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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