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Yordan Family History

Yordan 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: Jordan, Lordan, Gordan, Mordan, Nordan, Gordon, Norman, Bogdan, Organ

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Where is the Yordan family from?

You can see how Yordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yordan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Yordan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Yordan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Yordan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yordan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yordan 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 Yordan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yordan. 25% of Yordan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yordan 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Yordan. 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 192 military records available for the last name Yordan. For the veterans among your Yordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yordan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yordan in 1965 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yordan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yordan 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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