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Yorkdale Family History

Yorkdale 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: Lonsdale, Gokhale, Iredale, Cordle, Barksdale, Morreale, Stockdale

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Where is the Yorkdale family from?

You can see how Yorkdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorkdale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yorkdale families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yorkdale's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yorkdale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorkdale 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 58 census records available for the last name Yorkdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorkdale 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yorkdale. 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 43 military records available for the last name Yorkdale. For the veterans among your Yorkdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorkdale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Yorkdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Yorkdale in 1966 was 84, and 53 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorkdale 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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