This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Yungk family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Yungk Family History

Yungk 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: Yung, Yunk, Yang, Yun, Myung, Yong, Ying, Young, Jung, Munk

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Yungk family from?

You can see how Yungk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yungk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yungk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yungk families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Yungk's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Yungk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yungk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Yungk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yungk. 50% of Yungk men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Yungk | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Yungk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Yungk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yungk census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Yungk

Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Yungk. 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.

View all Yungk immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Yungk. For the veterans among your Yungk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Yungk military records

You've only scratched the surface of Yungk family history

Discover More

What is the average Yungk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yungk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yungk in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yungk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yungk 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Yungk family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial