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Yorkey Family History

Yorkey 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: Yockey, Yerkey, Forkey, Horkey, Yorke, York, Torney, Dorney, Morley

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Where is the Yorkey family from?

You can see how Yorkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorkey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Yorkey families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yorkey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yorkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorkey 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 Yorkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yorkey. 24% of Yorkey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Engineer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Yorkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yorkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorkey 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Yorkey. 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 101 military records available for the last name Yorkey. For the veterans among your Yorkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yorkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yorkey in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorkey 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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