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Yosky Family History

Yosky 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: Kosky, York, Koski, Mosby, Bosko, Lasky, Lesky, Posey, Kosko, Klosky

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Where is the Yosky family from?

You can see how Yosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yosky families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Yosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yosky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Yosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yosky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yosky. 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 27 military records available for the last name Yosky. For the veterans among your Yosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yosky lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Yosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yosky in 1977 was 85, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yosky 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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