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Yorch Family History

Yorch 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: Horch, Lorch, Porch, Korch, Dorch, March, York, North, Force, Roch

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Where is the Yorch family from?

You can see how Yorch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yorch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yorch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yorch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorch 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 50 census records available for the last name Yorch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorch 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Yorch. 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 9 military records available for the last name Yorch. For the veterans among your Yorch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorch lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Yorch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yorch in 1984 was 88, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yorch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorch 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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