since I was young vs since when I was young

The correct phrase is "since I was young." Adding "when" in the second phrase is unnecessary and grammatically incorrect. The phrase is commonly used to indicate a period of time starting from when the speaker was young.

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since I was young

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a period of time starting from when the speaker was young.

Examples:

I have loved music since I was young.
She has been interested in art since she was young.
Since I was young, I have always enjoyed reading.
He has been playing soccer since he was young.
Since I was young, I have dreamed of traveling the world.

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Use the simple past tense if you mean since in the sense of because: I paid half price since I was young. I paid half price since I was younger than twelve. .
I have been interested in martial art since I was young. I have been interested in martial art since young. Is 'I was' optional?

since when I was young

This phrase is incorrect and should not be used in English.

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That's keeping mе closed inside since when I was young. And I'm so sick and tired of this town. That's keeping me closed inside since when I was young.
“I have always found interest in creative design and decor since when I was young. That wasn't the route I took in school. After finishing college with a ...

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