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Yongue Family History

Yongue Surname Meaning

English: variant of Young. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. Perhaps also an Americanized form of Dutch De Jonge.

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


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Where is the Yongue family from?

You can see how Yongue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yongue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yongue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Yongue families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Yongue's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yongue families in 1891.
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What did your Yongue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yongue. 39% of Yongue men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yongue women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yongue were Engineer and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Yongue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yongue 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Yongue. 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 438 military records available for the last name Yongue. For the veterans among your Yongue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yongue lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yongue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yongue in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yongue 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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