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Yorkavage Family History

Yorkavage 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: Savage, Ramage, Korfhage, Orange, Durivage, Yorke, Sincavage, Horvat

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Yorkavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorkavage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yorkavage. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Yorkavage. For the veterans among your Yorkavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorkavage lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Yorkavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yorkavage in 1979 was 71, and 62 in 2001.

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