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Younse Family History

Younse 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: Younce, Younge, Youse, Younie, House, Young, Younger, Younan, Couse

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Where is the Younse family from?

You can see how Younse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Younse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Younse families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Younse's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Younse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Younse 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 Younse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Younse. 50% of Younse 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Younse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Younse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younse 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Younse. 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 54 military records available for the last name Younse. For the veterans among your Younse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Younse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Younse in 1965 was 61, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Younse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Younse 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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