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Yust Family History

Yust Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German, Danish, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Slovak or Slovenian Just from the Latin personal name Justus.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Just.

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


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Where is the Yust family from?

You can see how Yust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yust family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yust families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yust family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yust's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Yust families in 1891.
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What did your Yust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yust. 25% of Yust men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Yust women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yust were Clerk and Factory Worker.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Factory Worker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yust 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Yust. 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 365 military records available for the last name Yust. For the veterans among your Yust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yust lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Yust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Yust in 1958 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yust 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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