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Yory Family History

Yory 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: York, Ory, Lory, Mory, Yori, Gory, Dory, Yordy, Jory, Cory

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Where is the Yory family from?

You can see how Yory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yory family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yory families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Yory's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Yory families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yory 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 Yory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yory. 100% of Yory women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Yory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yory 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yory. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yory. For the veterans among your Yory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yory lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yory 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yory

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