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Youse Family History

Youse Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jaus(s) southern variant of Joos.

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


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Where is the Youse family from?

You can see how Youse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Youse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Youse families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Youse's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Youse families in 1891.
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What did your Youse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Youse. 26% of Youse men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Youse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Youse were Foreman and Seamer.

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Seamer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Youse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youse 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Youse. 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 971 military records available for the last name Youse. For the veterans among your Youse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youse lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Youse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Youse in 1951 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Youse 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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