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Youngdale Family History

Youngdale Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Ljungdahl (see Youngdahl).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Youngdale family from?

You can see how Youngdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngdale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Youngdale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Youngdale family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Youngdale's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Youngdale families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youngdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Youngdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Youngdale. 32% of Youngdale 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
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Youngdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngdale 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Youngdale. 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 314 military records available for the last name Youngdale. For the veterans among your Youngdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngdale lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Youngdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Youngdale in 1962 was 75, and 29 in 2004.

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