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Youels Family History

Youels Surname 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: Youell, Younes, Roels, Yokel, Yoes, Younts, Yowell, Souers, Huels

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Where is the Youels family from?

You can see how Youels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Youels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Youels families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Youels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Youels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youels 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 Youels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Youels. 100% of Youels 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 627 census records available for the last name Youels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youels 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Youels. 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 26 military records available for the last name Youels. For the veterans among your Youels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youels lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Youels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Youels in 1967 was 85, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youels 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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