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Yous Family History

Yous 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: You, Rous, Yoes, Yoos, Youse, Yoss, Byous, Youn, Yu, Ross

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Where is the Yous family from?

You can see how Yous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yous family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Yous family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yous's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Yous families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yous 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 Yous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yous. 60% of Yous men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Yous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yous 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Yous. 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 195 military records available for the last name Yous. For the veterans among your Yous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yous lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Yous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yous in 1970 was 70, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yous 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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