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Yaus Family History

Yaus 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: Maus, Gaus, Paus, Kaus, Haus, Naus, Daus, Baus, Taus, Raus

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Where is the Yaus family from?

You can see how Yaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Yaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Yaus family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaus's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Yaus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaus 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 Yaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaus. 25% of Yaus men worked as a Salesman.

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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%
  • Cotton Picker
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Yaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaus 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Yaus. 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 215 military records available for the last name Yaus. For the veterans among your Yaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Yaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yaus in 1962 was 78, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaus 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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