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Yusa Family History

Yusa 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: Musa, Busa, Susa, Tusa, Husa, Yust, Yuska, Gusa, Yu, Hua

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Where is the Yusa family from?

You can see how Yusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yusa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yusa families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yusa's in USA. California had the highest population of Yusa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yusa 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 Yusa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yusa. 100% of Yusa 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
    100%

What Yusa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Yusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yusa 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Yusa. 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 57 military records available for the last name Yusa. For the veterans among your Yusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yusa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Yusa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yusa in 1970 was 64, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yusa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yusa 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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