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Yorks Name Meaning

English: variant of York .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yorke, York, Works, Rocks, Oaks, Barks, Moris, Cords, Mores, Fooks

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Where is the Yorks family from?

You can see how Yorks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Yorks families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Yorks's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yorks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yorks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yorks. 26% of Yorks men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Yorks women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yorks were Plumber and Maid. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    4%
  • Plumber
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Beautician
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Yorks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorks 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Yorks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Yorks. For the veterans among your Yorks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorks lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Yorks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yorks in 1956 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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