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Yorko Family History

Yorko 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: York, Yurko, Dorko, Yorio, Yorke, Yorks, Sorbo, Orio, Torno, Toro

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Where is the Yorko family from?

You can see how Yorko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Yorko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Yorko families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorko's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Yorko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yorko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yorko. 72% of Yorko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yorko women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Motorman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Yorko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Yorko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorko 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Yorko. 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 268 military records available for the last name Yorko. For the veterans among your Yorko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yorko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yorko in 1964 was 57, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yorko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorko 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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