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Yoerks Family History

Yoerks 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: Yerks, Yorks, York, Moers, Goerke, Roers, Boers, Goeres, Goers

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Where is the Yoerks family from?

You can see how Yoerks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoerks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Yoerks families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoerks's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yoerks families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Yoerks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoerks 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yoerks. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yoerks. For the veterans among your Yoerks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoerks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Yoerks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yoerks in 1967 was 72, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoerks 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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