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Yoba Family History

Yoba 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: Oba, Koba, Yob, Kaba, Yon, You, Yong, Boda, York, Mora

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Where is the Yoba family from?

You can see how Yoba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yoba families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoba's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yoba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoba 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 52 census records available for the last name Yoba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoba 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Yoba. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yoba. For the veterans among your Yoba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoba lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yoba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yoba in 1964 was 87, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoba 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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