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Youngkin Family History

Youngkin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Juncken or Jünken patronymics from the Low German personal name Juncke. Compare Younkin.

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


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Where is the Youngkin family from?

You can see how Youngkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Youngkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Youngkin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Youngkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Youngkin families in 1880.
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What did your Youngkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Youngkin. 17% of Youngkin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Youngkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngkin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Youngkin. 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 570 military records available for the last name Youngkin. For the veterans among your Youngkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngkin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Youngkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Youngkin in 1950 was 41, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youngkin 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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