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Yosay Family History

Yosay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Say, Rosa, Posa, Kosar, Mosby, Kosa, Bosak, Rosas, Kosak, Posey

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Where is the Yosay family from?

You can see how Yosay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yosay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yosay family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yosay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yosay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yosay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Yosay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yosay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yosay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yosay. For the veterans among your Yosay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yosay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Yosay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yosay in 1959 was 29, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yosay 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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