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Mcyoung Family History

Mcyoung Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Myung, Young, Mcclung, Mccoun, Choung, Chong, Yong, Mcconn, Maroun

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Where is the Mcyoung family from?

You can see how Mcyoung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcyoung family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcyoung families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mcyoung families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcyoung's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcyoung families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcyoung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcyoung ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcyoung. 100% of Mcyoung 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Mcyoung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcyoung 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mcyoung. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mcyoung. For the veterans among your Mcyoung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcyoung lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Mcyoung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcyoung in 1979 was 79, and 64 in 2002.

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