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Yorg Family History

Yorg 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: Yong, York, Borg, Yori, Sorg, Yore, Song, Rong, Yang, Tong

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Where is the Yorg family from?

You can see how Yorg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Yorg families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Yorg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yorg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorg 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 Yorg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yorg. 34% of Yorg men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Yorg women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Baker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Yorg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Yorg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorg 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Yorg. 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 127 military records available for the last name Yorg. For the veterans among your Yorg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Yorg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yorg in 1956 was 40, and 43 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yorg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorg 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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