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Yorkowski Family History

Yorkowski 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: Borkowski, Korkowski, Borowski, Markowski, Orlowski, Florkowski

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Where is the Yorkowski family from?

You can see how Yorkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yorkowski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yorkowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yorkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorkowski 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 Yorkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loadcaol was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yorkowski. 67% of Yorkowski men worked as a Loadcaol.

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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

  • Loadcaol
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Yorkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorkowski 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yorkowski. 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 25 military records available for the last name Yorkowski. For the veterans among your Yorkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1966, in the United States, Yorkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Yorkowski in 1963 was 44, and 86 in 1966.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorkowski 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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