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Yord Family History

Yord 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: Lord, Ford, York, Yard, Nord, Cord, Ord, Yori, Word, Yordy

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Where is the Yord family from?

You can see how Yord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yord family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Yord families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Yord's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yord families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yord 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 Yord ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yord. 100% of Yord 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 Yord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Yord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yord 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Yord. 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 149 military records available for the last name Yord. For the veterans among your Yord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yord lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Yord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yord in 1986 was 71, and 85 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yord

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yord 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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