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Youngern Family History

Youngern 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: Younger, Youngers, Youngberg, Youngren, Youngkin, Mounger, Younker

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Where is the Youngern family from?

You can see how Youngern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngern family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Youngern families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Youngern's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Youngern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youngern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Youngern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngern 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 Youngern. 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 6 military records available for the last name Youngern. For the veterans among your Youngern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngern lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Youngern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Youngern in 1982 was 74, and 53 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youngern 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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