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Yoston Family History

Yoston 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: Boston, Poston, Roston, Foston, Coston, Hoston, Yosten, Royston

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Where is the Yoston family from?

You can see how Yoston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Yoston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Yoston families living in Orkney. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yoston's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Yoston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yoston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yoston. 100% of Yoston men worked as a House Painter.

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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

  • House Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Yoston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoston 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Yoston. 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 23 military records available for the last name Yoston. For the veterans among your Yoston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoston lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Yoston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yoston in 1974 was 90, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoston 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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