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Yov Family History

Yov 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: Yon, You, Yoh, Yoe, Yox, Yob, Yow, Yoo, Yu, Son

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Where is the Yov family from?

You can see how Yov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yov family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Yov families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Yov families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Yov's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Yov families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Yov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yov 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Yov. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yov. For the veterans among your Yov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yov lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Yov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yov in 1968 was 77, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yov 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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