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Yorworth Family History

Yorworth 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: Bosworth, Foxworth, Hoxworth, Howorth, Howarth, Worth, Hepworth

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Where is the Yorworth family from?

You can see how Yorworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Yorworth families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Yorworth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yorworth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Yorworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorworth 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yorworth. 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 Yorworth. For the veterans among your Yorworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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