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Yusk Family History

Yusk 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: Rusk, Busk, Yurk, Yust, Yunk, Yuska, Lusk, Yusko, Husk, Yu

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Where is the Yusk family from?

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

What did your Yusk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Forester was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yusk. 100% of Yusk men worked as a Forester. .

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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

  • Forester
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Yusk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yusk 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yusk. 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 12 military records available for the last name Yusk. For the veterans among your Yusk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yusk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Yusk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yusk in 1969 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

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