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Yorke Name Meaning

English: variant of York .

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


Similar surnames: Yorks, Corke, York, Corte, Yarde, Rocke, Parke, Porte, Barke, Coke

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Where is the Yorke family from?

You can see how Yorke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yorke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 50 Yorke families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Yorke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yorke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yorke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yorke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Yorke. 47% of Yorke men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Yorke women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yorke were Miner and Waitress. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Student
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Yorke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yorke 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Yorke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Yorke. For the veterans among your Yorke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yorke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yorke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yorke in 1952 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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