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Yoast Family History

Yoast Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jost.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yoast family from?

You can see how Yoast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoast family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoast families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Yoast families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yoast's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yoast families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yoast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoast. 35% of Yoast men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Yoast women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoast were Salesman and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Yoast family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yoast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoast 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Yoast. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 313 military records available for the last name Yoast. For the veterans among your Yoast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoast lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yoast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Yoast in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoast

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoast ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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