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Yorz Family History

Yorz 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, Yori, Yore, Horn, Mori, Dore, Yon, You, Lord, Ford

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Where is the Yorz family from?

You can see how Yorz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yorz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yorz families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Yorz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorz 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 31 census records available for the last name Yorz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yorz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yorz. For the veterans among your Yorz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1981, in the United States, Yorz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yorz in 1960 was 51, and 65 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yorz 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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