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Yosek Family History

Yosek 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: Kosek, Nosek, Hosek, Moses, Rose, York, Hose, Noser, Bobek, Roser

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Where is the Yosek family from?

You can see how Yosek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yosek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yosek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yosek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yosek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yosek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yosek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yosek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Yosek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yosek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yosek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yosek. For the veterans among your Yosek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yosek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Yosek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Yosek in 1968 was 82, and 74 in 2002.

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