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Youens Family History

Youens Surname Meaning

see Ewens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Youens family from?

You can see how Youens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Youens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Youens families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Youens's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Youens families in 1891.
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What did your Youens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chairmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Youens. 24% of Youens men worked as a Chairmaker and 92% of Youens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youens were Forester Heavy Work and Domestic Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chairmaker
    24%
  • Catteman
    16%
  • Furniture Upholsterer
    16%
  • Forester Heavy Work
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Youens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youens 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Youens. 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 386 military records available for the last name Youens. For the veterans among your Youens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Youens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Youens in 1967 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youens 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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