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Yorkes Family History

Yorkes 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: Yerkes, Yorke, Yorks, York, Forbes, Torres, Borges, Fornes, Cortes

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Where is the Yorkes family from?

You can see how Yorkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorkes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Yorkes families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorkes's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Yorkes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorkes 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 325 census records available for the last name Yorkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorkes 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Yorkes. 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 50 military records available for the last name Yorkes. For the veterans among your Yorkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorkes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Yorkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yorkes in 1967 was 60, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorkes 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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