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Yuster Family History

Yuster 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: Kuster, Muster, Huster, Buster, Luster, Juster, Custer, Auster

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Where is the Yuster family from?

You can see how Yuster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yuster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yuster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yuster families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Yuster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yuster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yuster 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 Yuster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yuster. 43% of Yuster men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Yuster women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Electrician
    29%
  • Farm Helper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Yuster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Yuster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yuster 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Yuster. 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 30 military records available for the last name Yuster. For the veterans among your Yuster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yuster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yuster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yuster in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yuster 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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