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Yosten Family History

Yosten Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Josten.

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


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Where is the Yosten family from?

You can see how Yosten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yosten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Yosten families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yosten's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yosten families in 1920.
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What did your Yosten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yosten. 32% of Yosten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yosten women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Auto Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Yosten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Yosten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yosten 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Yosten. 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 138 military records available for the last name Yosten. For the veterans among your Yosten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yosten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yosten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yosten in 1966 was 77, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yosten 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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