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Yorganson Family History

Yorganson 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: Goranson, Hoganson, Jorgenson, Branson, Ranson, Sorenson, Morgano

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Where is the Yorganson family from?

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

There are 25 census records available for the last name Yorganson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorganson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yorganson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Yorganson. For the veterans among your Yorganson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorganson lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Yorganson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yorganson in 1992 was 68, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorganson 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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