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Yorkman Family History

Yorkman Name 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: Workman, Norman, Gorman, Forman, Dorman, Orman, Wortman, Markman

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Where is the Yorkman family from?

You can see how Yorkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorkman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorkman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Yorkman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorkman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yorkman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yorkman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Yorkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorkman 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Yorkman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 103 military records available for the last name Yorkman. For the veterans among your Yorkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorkman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Yorkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yorkman in 1969 was 65, and 64 in 2003.

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