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Youn Family History

Youn Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Yun

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


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Where is the Youn family from?

You can see how Youn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Youn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Youn families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Youn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Youn families in 1911.
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What did your Youn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youn. 39% of Youn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Youn women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farmer W P A
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Youn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youn 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Youn. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Youn. For the veterans among your Youn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Youn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Youn in 1966 was 72, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youn 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.

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