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Yorton Family History

Yorton 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: Orton, Worton, Morton, Norton, Horton, Forton, Lorton, Gorton, Dorton

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Where is the Yorton family from?

You can see how Yorton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Yorton families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Yorton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Yorton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorton 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 Yorton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yorton. 18% of Yorton men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Yorton women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yorton were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yorton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorton 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Yorton. 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 210 military records available for the last name Yorton. For the veterans among your Yorton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yorton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yorton in 1963 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorton 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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