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Yoos Family History

Yoos Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and North German Joos.

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


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Where is the Yoos family from?

You can see how Yoos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Yoos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yoos families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoos's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Yoos families in 1891.
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What did your Yoos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoos. 28% of Yoos men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Yoos women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yoos were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Truck Farmer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yoos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoos 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Yoos. 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 443 military records available for the last name Yoos. For the veterans among your Yoos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yoos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yoos in 1962 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoos 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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