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Early Origins of the Youd family

The surname Youd was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. In more recent years the family held a family seat in Berlin.

Early History of the Youd family

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Youd Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Uhden, Yewden, Youden, Yuden, Yudin, Uhdin, Youdin, Yewdin, Uhde, Youd, Yude, Yewd and many more.

Early Notables of the Youd family

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United States Youd migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Youd Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • F. M. Youd, aged 31, who arrived in America from London, in 1897
Youd Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Frederick Youd, aged 27, who arrived in America, in 1918
  • Wilfred Youd, aged 25, who arrived in America, in 1918
  • Sarah C. Youd, aged 66, who arrived in America from London, England, in 1919
  • Theresa Youd, aged 35, who arrived in America from Blackburn, England, in 1921
  • Ada Gertrude Youd, aged 28, who arrived in America from Egremont, England, in 1921
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Youd (post 1700) +

  • T. Leslie Youd, American geotechnical engineer and earthquake engineer
  • Sam Youd (1922-2012), known as Christopher Samuel Youd, a British writer, best known for science fiction under the pseudonym John Christopher


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