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Yorky Family History

Yorky 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, Yordy, Horky, Yorke, Yorty, Yorks, Bork, Corby, Ory, Work

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Where is the Yorky family from?

You can see how Yorky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yorky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yorky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorky 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 78 census records available for the last name Yorky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yorky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yorky. For the veterans among your Yorky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Yorky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Yorky in 1971 was 62, and 91 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorky 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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