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Yourie Family History

Yourie 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: Lourie, Youree, Younie, Nourie, Bourne, Norrie, Corrie, Comrie, Yori

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Where is the Yourie family from?

You can see how Yourie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yourie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yourie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Yourie families living in Orkney. This was about 80% of all the recorded Yourie's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Yourie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yourie 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 102 census records available for the last name Yourie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yourie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yourie. 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 23 military records available for the last name Yourie. For the veterans among your Yourie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yourie lifespan?

Average Yourie life expectancy in 1991 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yourie 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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