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Youghn Family History

Youghn 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: Younan, Hough, Lough, Bough, Rough, Tough, Haughn, Gough, Rought

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Where is the Youghn family from?

You can see how Youghn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youghn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Youghn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Youghn family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Youghn's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Youghn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youghn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Youghn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youghn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Youghn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Youghn. For the veterans among your Youghn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youghn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Youghn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Youghn in 1973 was 75, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Youghn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youghn 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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