This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Yoska family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Yoska Family History

Yoska 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: Noska, Koska, Yuska, Laska, York, Rosa, Posa, Koski, Cosma, Kosa

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Yoska family from?

You can see how Yoska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yoska families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yoska family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yoska's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yoska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Yoska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Yoska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoska census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Yoska

Passenger Lists

There are 26 immigration records available for the last name Yoska. 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.

View all Yoska immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Yoska. For the veterans among your Yoska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Yoska military records

You've only scratched the surface of Yoska family history

Discover More

What is the average Yoska lifespan?

Average Yoska life expectancy in 1974 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoska 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Yoska family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial