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Yourdon Family History

Yourdon 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: Bourdon, Gordon, Bourbon, Cordon, Courson, Bordon, Tourdot, Bourdo

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Where is the Yourdon family from?

You can see how Yourdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yourdon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yourdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yourdon family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Yourdon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yourdon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yourdon 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 Yourdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yourdon. 100% of Yourdon men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Yourdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Yourdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yourdon 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Yourdon. 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 99 military records available for the last name Yourdon. For the veterans among your Yourdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yourdon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Yourdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Yourdon in 1969 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yourdon 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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