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Yorath Family History

Yorath Surname Meaning

from the Welsh personal name Iorwerth (ior ‘lord’ + werth a mutated form of berth ‘handsome’).

The name was taken to be equivalent to Edward hence the frequency of Edwards as a Welsh surname.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yorath family from?

You can see how Yorath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorath family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Yorath families living in Glamorgan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Yorath's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Yorath families in 1891.
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What did your Yorath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colly Hewer Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yorath. 43% of Yorath men worked as a Colly Hewer Below and 89% of Yorath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yorath were Cabinet Maker and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colly Hewer Below
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Cabinet Maker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yorath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorath 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Yorath. 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 153 military records available for the last name Yorath. For the veterans among your Yorath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorath lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Yorath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yorath in 1984 was 71, and 89 in 2001.

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