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Yoerg Family History

Yoerg 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: Joerg, Yong, York, Berg, Young, Borg, Boberg, Roberg, Loberg, Hoberg

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Where is the Yoerg family from?

You can see how Yoerg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoerg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yoerg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Yoerg family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yoerg's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Yoerg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoerg 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 Yoerg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yoerg. 50% of Yoerg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Yoerg women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Yoerg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Yoerg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoerg 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Yoerg. 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 80 military records available for the last name Yoerg. For the veterans among your Yoerg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoerg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Yoerg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yoerg in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoerg 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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