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Younga Family History

Younga 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: Young, Younge, Youngs, Yong, Younger, Younan, Yung, Younes, Yount

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Where is the Younga family from?

You can see how Younga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Younga families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Younga family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Younga's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Younga families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Younga 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 Younga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Younga. 100% of Younga men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Younga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younga 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Younga. 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 262 military records available for the last name Younga. For the veterans among your Younga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younga lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Younga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Younga in 1984 was 68, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Younga 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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