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Yogerst Family History

Yogerst 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: Oberst, Gerst, Boerst, Foerst, Bogert, Yoest, Rogers, Jokerst, Oest

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Where is the Yogerst family from?

You can see how Yogerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yogerst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yogerst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Yogerst families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yogerst's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yogerst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yogerst 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 Yogerst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yogerst. 55% of Yogerst men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Hand
    19%

What Yogerst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Yogerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yogerst 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yogerst. 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 49 military records available for the last name Yogerst. For the veterans among your Yogerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yogerst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yogerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yogerst in 1966 was 49, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yogerst 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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