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Younkin Family History

Younkin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Juncken or Jünken patronymics from the Low German personal name Juncke. Compare Youngkin.

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


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Where is the Younkin family from?

You can see how Younkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younkin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Younkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Younkin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Younkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Younkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Younkin 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 Younkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Younkin. 27% of Younkin men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Younkin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Younkin were New Worker and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Younkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younkin 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Younkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Younkin. For the veterans among your Younkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younkin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Younkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Younkin in 1949 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Younkin 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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