Origins of the Yorkston surname
About the Yorkstons
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Interesting facts about Yorkston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Yorkston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1872.
Who were Yorkstons most likely to marry?
Meulers
Our tell us which families married Yorkstons.
What are the most common Yorkston first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Yorkstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Yorkstons in 1921
Housekeeper
8
Book Folder
6
Domestic Servant
6
Ag Labourer
3
F S
3
Common male occupations for Yorkstons in 1921
Ploughman
13
Iron Moulder
10
Iron Dresser
8
Blacksmith
6
Farm Servant
6
