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Younie Name Meaning

Scottish (Morayshire): from the old Scottish personal name Younie. Black suggests that this may be a derivative of Adhmhnan (earlier Adamnán) pronounced yonan which is a Gaelic pet form of Adam . It may alternatively be a pet form of Ewen .

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


Similar surnames: Louie, Ronnie, Bonnie, Clunie, Youree, Goudie, Lourie, Mounce, Downie

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Where is the Younie family from?

You can see how Younie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Younie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 9 Younie families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Younie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Younie families in 1911.
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What did your Younie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Younie. 37% of Younie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Younie women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    37%
  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 625 immigration records available for the last name Younie. 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 496 military records available for the last name Younie. For the veterans among your Younie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Younie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Younie in 1958 was 71, and 49 in 2004.

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