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Yorman Family History

Yorman 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: Norman, Gorman, Forman, Dorman, Orman, Lorman, Yerman, Korman, Corman

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Where is the Yorman family from?

You can see how Yorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Yorman family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Yorman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorman 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 Yorman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yorman. 67% of Yorman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Yorman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yorman were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Yorman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Yorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorman 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Yorman. 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 40 military records available for the last name Yorman. For the veterans among your Yorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Yorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yorman in 1976 was 48, and 96 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorman 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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