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Younk Family History

Younk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Jong or German Jung.

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


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Where is the Younk family from?

You can see how Younk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Younk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Younk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Younk families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Younk's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Younk families in 1911.
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What did your Younk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Younk. 60% of Younk men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Younk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Younk 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Younk. 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 257 military records available for the last name Younk. For the veterans among your Younk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Younk lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Younk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Younk in 1947 was 56, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Younk 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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