Robert Young (1924–2002)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 2002
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Young born? 1924.
When did Robert Young die? 2002.
Life story
Robert Young (1924–2002) was born in 1924, and died in 2002, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Robert’s records
The world Robert lived through
1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 13 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 21 — World War II ended
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 38 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 45 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 56 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 71 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Robert Young
When was Robert Young born?
Robert Young was born in 1924.
When did Robert Young die?
Robert Young died in 2002.
How old was Robert Young at the time of death?
Robert Young was about 78 years old.
Where is Robert Young buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Young was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Young died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Robert died.
What generation was Robert Young part of?
Born in 1924, Robert Young was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Robert Young's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 15); the Korean War began (1950, age 26); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 35); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 45); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Young?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1924
Death
2002
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Young family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Robert Young (1924–2002)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-young-1924-2002-937d74f3/, accessed 2026-11-13.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-young-1924-2002-937d74f3/
Sources
Other Robert Young records
Born 1859
Died 1922
Born 1894
Died 1944
Born 1897
Died 1917
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.