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Youlden Family History

Youlden Surname Meaning

From one of six minor places in Devon called Youlden or Youldon, ‘old hill’ (Old English ald + dūn) in the sense of formerly cultivated land on a hill.

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


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Where is the Youlden family from?

You can see how Youlden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youlden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Youlden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Youlden families living in Devon. This was about 49% of all the recorded Youlden's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Youlden families in 1891.
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What did your Youlden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Youlden. 30% of Youlden men worked as a Gardener and 79% of Youlden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youlden were General Labourer and Domestic.

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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

  • Gardener
    30%
  • Incapacitated
    30%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    6%
  • Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Youlden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youlden 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Youlden. 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 364 military records available for the last name Youlden. For the veterans among your Youlden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youlden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Youlden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Youlden in 1957 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

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