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Yobst Family History

Yobst 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: Obst, Pobst, Yost, Jobst, Yoast, Yoest, Bobst, Post, Oest, Most

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Where is the Yobst family from?

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

What did your Yobst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yobst. 50% of Yobst men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yobst women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Yobst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Yobst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yobst 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Yobst. 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 63 military records available for the last name Yobst. For the veterans among your Yobst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yobst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yobst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yobst in 1964 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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