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Yoss Family History

Yoss Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Joss.

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


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Where is the Yoss family from?

You can see how Yoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Yoss family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoss's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yoss families in 1911.
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What did your Yoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoss. 23% of Yoss men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Yoss women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoss were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

What Yoss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoss 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Yoss. 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 283 military records available for the last name Yoss. For the veterans among your Yoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoss lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Yoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yoss in 1957 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoss 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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