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Yorder Family History

Yorder 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: Norder, Yoder, Border, Corder, Gorder, Porter, Holder, Norden, Dormer

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Where is the Yorder family from?

You can see how Yorder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yorder family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yorder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorder 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 178 census records available for the last name Yorder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorder 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yorder. 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 18 military records available for the last name Yorder. For the veterans among your Yorder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorder lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Yorder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yorder in 1977 was 80, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorder 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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