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Yorkson Family History

Yorkson 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: Forson, Corson, Berkson, Markson, Lorson, Cookson, Sornson, Morison

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Where is the Yorkson family from?

You can see how Yorkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorkson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yorkson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Yorkson families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorkson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yorkson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorkson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yorkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yorkson. 100% of Yorkson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yorkson women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Yorkson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Yorkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorkson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Yorkson. 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 38 military records available for the last name Yorkson. For the veterans among your Yorkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorkson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Yorkson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yorkson in 1967 was 92, and 91 in 1982.

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