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Yrkowsky Family History

Yrkowsky 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: Orlowsky, Makowsky, Rakowsky, Brodsky, Rakowski, Markowski, Borkowski

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Where is the Yrkowsky family from?

You can see how Yrkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yrkowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yrkowsky family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Yrkowsky's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yrkowsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Yrkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yrkowsky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yrkowsky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yrkowsky. For the veterans among your Yrkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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