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Yourdan Family History

Yourdan 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: Jourdan, Jordan, Bourdon, Younan, Lordan, Gordan, Gourdin, Fourman

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Where is the Yourdan family from?

You can see how Yourdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yourdan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yourdan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yourdan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yourdan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yourdan 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 104 census records available for the last name Yourdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yourdan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Yourdan. 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 52 military records available for the last name Yourdan. For the veterans among your Yourdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yourdan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Yourdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yourdan in 1980 was 82, and 54 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yourdan 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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