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Yorna Family History

Yorna 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: Horn, Yon, Yong, York, Mora, Young, Bora, Barna, Korn, Corn

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Where is the Yorna family from?

You can see how Yorna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorna family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yorna families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorna's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Yorna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorna 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 70 census records available for the last name Yorna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorna 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yorna. 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 Yorna. For the veterans among your Yorna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorna lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Yorna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yorna in 1964 was 81, and 93 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorna 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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