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Yoas Family History

Yoas 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: Boas, Oas, Yoes, Yoos, Yoast, Yoss, Yoak, Ross, Yan, Kos

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Where is the Yoas family from?

You can see how Yoas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yoas family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yoas's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Yoas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoas 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 Yoas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoas. 39% of Yoas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yoas women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Rancher
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Yoas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Yoas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoas 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Yoas. 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 205 military records available for the last name Yoas. For the veterans among your Yoas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Yoas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yoas in 1959 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoas 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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