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Ylor Family History

Ylor 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: Flor, Aylor, Lor, Glor, Yon, You, Lord, Low, Loy, York

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Where is the Ylor family from?

You can see how Ylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ylor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ylor family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ylor's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Ylor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ylor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ylor. 100% of Ylor 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 148 census records available for the last name Ylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ylor 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ylor. 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 73 military records available for the last name Ylor. For the veterans among your Ylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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