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Younge Family History

Younge Name Meaning

English: variant of Young . — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is as high as 823 while the figure for 2010 is supposedly lower than 100.

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


Similar surnames: Yonge, Younger, Young, Yongue, Youngs, Yung, Tonge, Younce, Mounger

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Where is the Younge family from?

You can see how Younge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Younge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 103 Younge families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Younge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Younge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Younge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Younge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Younge. 60% of Younge men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Younge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younge 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Younge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Younge. For the veterans among your Younge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younge lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Younge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Younge in 1955 was 29, and 84 in 2004.

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