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Youong Family History

Youong 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: Young, Yong, Yung, Yount, Yoon, Phuong, Younge, Younk, Morong, Truong

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Where is the Youong family from?

You can see how Youong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youong family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Youong family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Youong's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Youong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Youong 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 5 census records available for the last name Youong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youong 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Youong. 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 3 military records available for the last name Youong. For the veterans among your Youong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youong lifespan?

Average Youong life expectancy in 1994 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youong 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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