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Youngclaus Family History

Youngclaus 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: Youngblut, Younghans, Douglas, Younglove, Youngbauer, Youngdahl

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Where is the Youngclaus family from?

You can see how Youngclaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngclaus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Youngclaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 11 Youngclaus families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Youngclaus's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Youngclaus families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youngclaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Youngclaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youngclaus. 50% of Youngclaus men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Youngclaus women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Youngclaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Youngclaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngclaus 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Youngclaus. 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 62 military records available for the last name Youngclaus. For the veterans among your Youngclaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngclaus lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Youngclaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Youngclaus in 1949 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youngclaus 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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