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Yorish Family History

Yorish 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: Borish, Yarish, Forish, Boris, Cornish, Dobish, Doris, Moris, Krish

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Where is the Yorish family from?

You can see how Yorish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yorish families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yorish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorish 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 49 census records available for the last name Yorish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorish 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Yorish. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yorish. For the veterans among your Yorish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Yorish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yorish in 1971 was 75, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorish 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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