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Youm Family History

Youm 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, Yum, Yocum, Yokum, Oum, Youn, Yu, Yon, Yun, Yong

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Where is the Youm family from?

You can see how Youm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Youm families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Youm family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Youm's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Youm families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youm 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 Youm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Youm. 100% of Youm 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
    100%

What Youm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Youm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youm 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Youm. 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 96 military records available for the last name Youm. For the veterans among your Youm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youm lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Youm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Youm in 1987 was 73, and 34 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youm 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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