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Yots Family History

Yots 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: Yott, Yoes, Yonts, Yoos, Yoss, Ross, Kos, Ott, Yon, You

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Where is the Yots family from?

You can see how Yots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yots family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yots families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Yots family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yots's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Yots families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yots 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 69 census records available for the last name Yots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yots 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Yots. 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 19 military records available for the last name Yots. For the veterans among your Yots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yots lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Yots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yots in 1975 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yots 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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