Origins of the Younie surname

About the Younies

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    In 1921, most Younies lived in north-east

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    340 Younie Travel & migration records
    1,200 Younies found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Younie

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    What are the most common Younie first names?

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    Jane

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    Common jobs for Younies

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Younies in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    14

    Annuitant

    10

    Housekeeper

    9

    Crofter

    8

    Farmer's Wife

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Younies in 1921

    Farmer

    23

    Farm Servant

    18

    Mason

    15

    Plasterer

    10

    General Labourer

    9

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