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Yorgy Family History

Yorgy 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: Yordy, Yorty, Forgy, Yong, York, Borg, Corby, Ory, Sorge, Forge

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Where is the Yorgy family from?

You can see how Yorgy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorgy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorgy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yorgy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorgy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yorgy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorgy 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 170 census records available for the last name Yorgy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorgy 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yorgy. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yorgy. For the veterans among your Yorgy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorgy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Yorgy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Yorgy in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorgy 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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