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Younis Family History

Younis Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a variant of the Arabic personal name Yūnis (see Yunis compare Younes and Younus).

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


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Where is the Younis family from?

You can see how Younis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Younis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Younis families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Younis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Younis families in 1911.
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What did your Younis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tap Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Younis. 50% of Younis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Younis women worked as a Tap Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Younis were Proprietor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tap Stitcher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Younis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younis 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Younis. 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 209 military records available for the last name Younis. For the veterans among your Younis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Younis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Younis in 1960 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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