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Yopst Family History

Yopst 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, Yoast, Yoest, Post, Oest, Most, Borst, Ost, Host, Kost

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Where is the Yopst family from?

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

What did your Yopst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Yopst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yopst 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yopst. 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 30 military records available for the last name Yopst. For the veterans among your Yopst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yopst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Yopst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yopst in 1965 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

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