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Yorkie Family History

Yorkie 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: Yorke, York, Norrie, Corrie, Forkin, Forgie, Borke, Sorlie, Yori

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Where is the Yorkie family from?

You can see how Yorkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorkie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorkie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yorkie family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorkie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yorkie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorkie 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 48 census records available for the last name Yorkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorkie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yorkie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yorkie. For the veterans among your Yorkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorkie lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Yorkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yorkie in 1987 was 75, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorkie 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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