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Youkey Family History

Youkey 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: Yousey, Yockey, Youker, Oakey, Couey, Mourey, Rousey, Younes, Poskey

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Where is the Youkey family from?

You can see how Youkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Youkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Youkey families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Youkey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Youkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youkey 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 Youkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Youkey. 60% of Youkey 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Youkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Youkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youkey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Youkey. 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 66 military records available for the last name Youkey. For the veterans among your Youkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youkey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Youkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Youkey in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Youkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youkey 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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