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Yorka Family History

Yorka 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: York, Gorka, Yorke, Yorks, Mora, Bora, Korda, Borra, Bork, Berka

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Where is the Yorka family from?

You can see how Yorka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Yorka families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yorka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yorka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yorka. 50% of Yorka men worked as an Assembler and 100% of Yorka women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Core Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Yorka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Yorka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorka 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Yorka. 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 28 military records available for the last name Yorka. For the veterans among your Yorka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorka lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Yorka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yorka in 1973 was 62, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorka 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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