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Yusem Family History

Yusem 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: Fuse, Pusey, Kusel, Yum, Yule, Yue, Huse, Sem, Buser, Kuse

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Where is the Yusem family from?

You can see how Yusem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yusem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yusem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Yusem families living in Herefordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yusem's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Yusem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yusem 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 Yusem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yusem. 25% of Yusem men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Yusem women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Yusem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Yusem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yusem 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Yusem. 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 62 military records available for the last name Yusem. For the veterans among your Yusem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yusem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Yusem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yusem in 1966 was 69, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yusem 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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