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Yosten Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Josten .

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


Similar surnames: Yotter, Goshen, Yost, Roten, Rosten, Osten, Boston, Rossen, Josten

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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.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yosten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yosten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yosten. 100% of Yosten women worked as a Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%
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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 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 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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