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Yourston Family History

Yourston Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Hourston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Yourston family from?

You can see how Yourston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yourston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yourston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Yourston families living in Northumberland. This was about 45% of all the recorded Yourston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Yourston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yourston 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 Yourston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yourston. 100% of Yourston 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%

What Yourston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Yourston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yourston 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Yourston. 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 30 military records available for the last name Yourston. For the veterans among your Yourston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yourston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Yourston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yourston in 1969 was 46, and 37 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yourston 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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