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Youngbear Family History

Youngbear Surname Meaning

Native American (also Young Bear): translation into English of a personal name such as Meskwaki (Fox) Mu-kwa-pa-na-sha an Anglicized form of a name based on makwa ‘bear’ or Lakota Sioux Mato Čikala more often translated into English as ‘Little Bear’; see Littlebear).

See also Bear 3 and Young 5.

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


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You can see how Youngbear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youngbear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Youngbear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Youngbear families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Youngbear's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Youngbear families in 1880.
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What did your Youngbear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Youngbear. 56% of Youngbear men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

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There are 823 census records available for the last name Youngbear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youngbear 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Youngbear. 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 128 military records available for the last name Youngbear. For the veterans among your Youngbear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youngbear lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Youngbear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Youngbear in 1968 was 65, and 51 in 2002.

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