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Yoost Family History

Yoost Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yost, Joost, Yoos, Yoast, Yoest, Roos, Post, Oest, Most, Root

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Where is the Yoost family from?

You can see how Yoost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoost family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yoost family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoost's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yoost families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yoost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoost. 60% of Yoost men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yoost women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Yoost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoost census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 82 immigration records available for the last name Yoost. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Yoost. For the veterans among your Yoost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoost lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Yoost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yoost in 1948 was 39, and 92 in 2003.

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