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Yoest Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Joost or German Jost .

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


Similar surnames: Yoast, Yost, Yoes, Jobst, Yoos, Joost, Youse, Borst, Yount, Foist

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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 1891 there were 3 Yoest families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yoest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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%
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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 the UK, 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.

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