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Iyo Family History

Iyo Surname 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: Ito, Igo, Ayo, Tyo, Yu, Ko, Cho, Im, Bao, Yi

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Where is the Iyo family from?

You can see how Iyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iyo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iyo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Iyo family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Iyo's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Iyo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iyo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Iyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iyo 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Iyo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 348 military records available for the last name Iyo. For the veterans among your Iyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iyo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Iyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Iyo in 1966 was 86, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iyo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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