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Yorstoun Family History

Yorstoun 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: Forston, Royston, Burston, Colston, Orton, Fortun, Rolston, Harston

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Where is the Yorstoun family from?

You can see how Yorstoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorstoun family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Yorstoun families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Yorstoun families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yorstoun's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Yorstoun families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Yorstoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorstoun 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Yorstoun. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yorstoun. For the veterans among your Yorstoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorstoun lifespan?

Average Yorstoun life expectancy in 2000 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorstoun 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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