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Young Family History
Young Genealogy & Family TreeYoung is an English name first found in Essex, England, where the earliest known derivative of the name was found on record in 744 A.D.—Wilfer seo lunga. It originally referred to the younger person of two relatives sharing the same name, such as a father and son, or to the younger of two brothers. Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland, France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Hall is the 19th most common name in Scotland and the 31st most common in the United States. The family motto is Toujours jeune which means “Always young.”
Other spellings include “Younge,” “Yonge,” “Yong,” and “Youngson.” Notable people with the surname include American actress Loretta Young (The Bishop’s Wife, The Loretta Young Show), American musician Adam Young (Owl City), American musician Adrian Young (No Doubt), Australian musician (AC/DC), American singer Neil Young, and Brigham Young (founder of Brigham Young University). The first Young to come to America was Richard Young in Virginia in 1623.
Young Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Phoebe Young -- --, 1806 December 0, 1906 North Carolina
- Joseph Angel Young -- --, 1868 May 7, 1923 Utah
- Zephirina Loretta Young -- --, 1917 May 16, 1997 Massachusetts
- Mary Catharine Young -- --, 1752 March 13, 1844 New Jersey
- Christian Waldsmith Young -- --, 1824 March 15, 1871 Ohio
Young Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Hannah Young -- --, 1808 November 29, 1862
- Agib Young -- --, 1780 September 28, 1854 New Hampshire
- George W. Young -- --, 1836 December 0, 1889 Maine
- Phebe Clarissa Young -- --, 1887 June 12, 1887 Utah
- Elizabeth Yung Young -- --, 1743 December 0, 1782
