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Yoo Family History

Yoo Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant of Yu. Korean: variant of Yu 20.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yoo family from?

You can see how Yoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yoo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Yoo families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Yoo's in USA. California had the highest population of Yoo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoo 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 Yoo ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Yoo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Yoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Yoo. 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 657 military records available for the last name Yoo. For the veterans among your Yoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Yoo in 1963 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yoo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoo 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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