This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Youngren family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Youngren Family History

Youngren Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Ljunggren.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Youngren family from?

You can see how Youngren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Youngren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Youngren families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Youngren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Youngren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youngren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Youngren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youngren. 31% of Youngren men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Youngren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youngren were Carpenter and Teacher.

View Census Data for Youngren | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Youngren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Youngren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngren census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Youngren

Passenger Lists

There are 630 immigration records available for the last name Youngren. 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.

View all Youngren immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 884 military records available for the last name Youngren. For the veterans among your Youngren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Youngren military records

You've only scratched the surface of Youngren family history

Discover More

What is the average Youngren lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Youngren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Youngren in 1945 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Youngren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youngren 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Youngren family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial