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Yorgen Family History

Yorgen 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: Morgen, Horgen, Borgen, Sorgen, Organ, Norden, Oren, Bogen, Toren

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Where is the Yorgen family from?

You can see how Yorgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Yorgen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorgen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yorgen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Yorgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorgen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Yorgen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Yorgen. For the veterans among your Yorgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorgen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Yorgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yorgen in 1978 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorgen 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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