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Younes Family History

Younes Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Younis.

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


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Where is the Younes family from?

You can see how Younes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Younes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Younes family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Younes's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Younes families in 1911.
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What did your Younes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Younes. 48% of Younes men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Younes women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Younes were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Younes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younes 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Younes. 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 165 military records available for the last name Younes. For the veterans among your Younes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Younes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Younes in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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