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Youk Family History

Youk 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: You, York, Louk, Houk, Yock, Ouk, Younk, Yoak, Youn, Yu

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Where is the Youk family from?

You can see how Youk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Youk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Youk family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Youk's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Youk families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youk 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 Youk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Youk. 45% of Youk men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Timber Laborer
    23%

What Youk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Youk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youk 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Youk. 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 187 military records available for the last name Youk. For the veterans among your Youk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Youk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Youk in 1966 was 80, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Youk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youk 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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