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Yoest Family History

Yoest Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Joost or German Jost.

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


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Where is the Yoest family from?

You can see how Yoest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoest family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yoest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Yoest families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yoest's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yoest families in 1880.
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What did your Yoest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yoest. 19% of Yoest men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

What Yoest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yoest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoest 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Yoest. 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 218 military records available for the last name Yoest. For the veterans among your Yoest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoest lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Yoest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yoest in 1949 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoest 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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