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Younghans Family History

Younghans Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Junghans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Younghans family from?

You can see how Younghans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younghans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Younghans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Younghans families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Younghans's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Younghans families in 1891.
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What did your Younghans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Younghans. 34% of Younghans men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Younghans women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Younghans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younghans 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Younghans. 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 713 military records available for the last name Younghans. For the veterans among your Younghans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younghans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Younghans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Younghans in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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