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Yorke Family History

Yorke Surname Meaning

English: variant of York.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yorke family from?

You can see how Yorke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 158 Yorke families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Yorke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yorke families in 1891.
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What did your Yorke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yorke. 12% of Yorke men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Yorke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yorke were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Retired
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Yorke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorke 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Yorke. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Yorke. For the veterans among your Yorke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yorke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yorke in 1952 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorke 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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