Origins of the Yount surname

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    In 1921, most Younts lived in london

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    170 Yount Travel & migration records
    98 Younts found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Yount

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    Common jobs for Younts

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

    Common female occupations for Younts in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    2

    At Home

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    General Servant

    1

    General Servant Domestic

    1

    Common male occupations for Younts in 1921

    Farm Hands

    28

    General Farmers

    19

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    16

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    10

    Tinsmiths

    10

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