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Youney Family History

Youney 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: Younes, Yousey, Torney, Young, Dolney, Younger, Downey, Dorney

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Where is the Youney family from?

You can see how Youney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Youney families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Youney families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Youney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Youney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youney 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 Youney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Youney. 50% of Youney men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Youney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Youney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youney 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Youney. 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 30 military records available for the last name Youney. For the veterans among your Youney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Youney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Youney in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Youney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youney 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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