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Yoerke Family History

Yoerke 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: Goerke, Moerke, Yerke, Yorke, York, Berke, Oelke, Borke, Zierke

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Where is the Yoerke family from?

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

What Yoerke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Yoerke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoerke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yoerke. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yoerke. For the veterans among your Yoerke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoerke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Yoerke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yoerke in 1967 was 78, and 72 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoerke 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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