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Yownsend Family History

Yownsend 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: Townsend, Townshend, Downen, Johnsen, Monsen, Townson, Townzen

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Where is the Yownsend family from?

You can see how Yownsend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yownsend family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yownsend families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Yownsend families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Yownsend's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Yownsend families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Yownsend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yownsend 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yownsend. 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 Yownsend. For the veterans among your Yownsend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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