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Youngstrom Family History

Youngstrom Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Ljungström: ornamental name composed of the elements ljung ‘heather’ (probably from a placename)

+ ström ‘current stream’.

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


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Where is the Youngstrom family from?

You can see how Youngstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Youngstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Youngstrom families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Youngstrom's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Youngstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Youngstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youngstrom. 21% of Youngstrom men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Youngstrom women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youngstrom were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Youngstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngstrom 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Youngstrom. 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 525 military records available for the last name Youngstrom. For the veterans among your Youngstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Youngstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Youngstrom in 1963 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

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