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Youker Family History

Youker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jauker unexplained.

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


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Where is the Youker family from?

You can see how Youker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Youker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Youker families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Youker's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Youker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youker 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 Youker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youker. 45% of Youker men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Youker women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youker were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • House Keeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Youker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Youker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youker 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Youker. 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 Youker. For the veterans among your Youker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Youker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Youker in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Youker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youker 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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