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Youell Family History

Youell Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and East Anglia): variant of Ewell .

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


Similar surnames: Yowell, Nowell, Morell, Euell, Sorell, Bodell, Rosell, Duell, Rodell

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Where is the Youell family from?

You can see how Youell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Youell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Youell families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Youell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Youell families in 1911.
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What did your Youell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Youell. 50% of Youell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Youell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youell 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Youell. 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 816 military records available for the last name Youell. For the veterans among your Youell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Youell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Youell in 1955 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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