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Yus Family History

Yus 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: Yu, Yun, Kus, Yum, Yue, Rus, Tyus, Yust, Bus, Aus

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Yus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yus 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Yus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Yus. For the veterans among your Yus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Yus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yus in 1971 was 39, and 86 in 2001.

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