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Youssef Name Meaning

Arabic and Assyrian/Chaldean: variant of Yousef .

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


Similar surnames: Younes, Youtsey, Yousef, Hussey, Cossey, Goossen, Bossen, Fosse

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Where is the Youssef family from?

You can see how Youssef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Youssef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Youssef family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Youssef's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Youssef families in 1920.
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What did your Youssef ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Youssef ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Youssef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Youssef 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Youssef. 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 55 military records available for the last name Youssef. For the veterans among your Youssef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Youssef lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Youssef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Youssef in 1969 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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