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Yos Family History

Yos Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written យស corresponding to the Khmer word of Sanskrit origin with various meanings including ‘glory’ and ‘wealth’.

Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name of unexplained etymology.

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


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You can see how Yos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Yos families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Yos's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Yos families in 1911.
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What did your Yos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yos. 100% of Yos men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Yos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yos 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Yos. 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 Yos. For the veterans among your Yos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yos lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Yos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yos in 1968 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yos 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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