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Yorde Family History

Yorde 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: Borde, Forde, Jorde, Yordy, Yarde, Yorke, Yore, Dore, Lord, Torre

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Where is the Yorde family from?

You can see how Yorde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Yorde families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorde's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yorde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Yorde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorde 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Yorde. 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 57 military records available for the last name Yorde. For the veterans among your Yorde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorde lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Yorde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yorde in 1968 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yorde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorde 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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