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Yosan Family History

Yosan 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: Yonan, Yan, Yon, Mohan, Yuan, Osman, Rosa, Kosman, Posa, Roman

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Where is the Yosan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yosan 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 Yosan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Yosan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yosan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yosan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yosan. For the veterans among your Yosan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yosan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Yosan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yosan in 1987 was 77, and 76 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yosan 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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