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Yorgan Family History

Yorgan 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: Organ, Morgan, Horgan, Dorgan, Corgan, Norman, Jordan, Gorman, Forman

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Where is the Yorgan family from?

You can see how Yorgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorgan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorgan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yorgan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorgan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yorgan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Yorgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorgan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Yorgan. 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 80 military records available for the last name Yorgan. For the veterans among your Yorgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorgan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Yorgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yorgan in 1975 was 85, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorgan 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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