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Youngan Family History

Youngan 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: Younan, Youngman, Young, Younger, Youngren, Younkin, Youngkin, Dungan

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Where is the Youngan family from?

You can see how Youngan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Youngan families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Youngan family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Youngan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Youngan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Youngan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Youngan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Youngan. For the veterans among your Youngan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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