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Youell Family History

Youell Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and East Anglia): variant of Ewell.

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


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Where is the Youell family from?

You can see how Youell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Youell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Youell families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Youell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Youell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youell 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 Youell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Youell. 50% of Youell men worked as a Motor Driver and 78% of Youell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youell were General Farm Labourer and Domestic.

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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

  • Motor Driver
    50%
  • General Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic
    3%

What Youell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Youell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youell 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Youell. 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 816 military records available for the last name Youell. For the veterans among your Youell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Youell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Youell in 1955 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Youell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youell 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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