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Oyo Family History

Oyo 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: Ono, Oye, Omo, Ayo, Tyo, Yu, Ko, Cho, Bao, Yi

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Where is the Oyo family from?

You can see how Oyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oyo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oyo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oyo families living in California. This was about 78% of all the recorded Oyo's in USA. California had the highest population of Oyo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oyo 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 176 census records available for the last name Oyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oyo 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Oyo. 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 126 military records available for the last name Oyo. For the veterans among your Oyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oyo lifespan?

Average Oyo life expectancy in 2001 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oyo 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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