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Yeust Family History

Yeust 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: Yust, Reust, Yeast, Brust, Best, Oest, Geist, Pust, Rust, Faust

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Where is the Yeust family from?

You can see how Yeust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeust family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yeust family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yeust's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Yeust families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeust surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Yeust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeust 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yeust. 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 16 military records available for the last name Yeust. For the veterans among your Yeust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeust lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yeust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yeust in 1967 was 89, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeust 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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