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Youman Family History

Youman Name Meaning

English: variant of Yeoman . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Youmans, Yeaman, Worman, Bodman, Borman, Yohman, Osman, Boman, Oman

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Where is the Youman family from?

You can see how Youman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Youman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Youman families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Youman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Youman families in 1911.
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What did your Youman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youman. 38% of Youman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Youman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youman were Salesman and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Youman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youman 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Youman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 556 military records available for the last name Youman. For the veterans among your Youman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Youman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Youman in 1956 was 30, and 63 in 2004.

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