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Yovens Family History

Yovens 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: Ovens, Coven, Boven, Levens, Bowens, Koven, Owens, Havens, Goens

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Where is the Yovens family from?

You can see how Yovens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yovens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Yovens families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Yovens's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Yovens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yovens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yovens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chairmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yovens. 67% of Yovens men worked as a Chairmaker and 100% of Yovens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chairmaker
    67%
  • Best Chair Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Yovens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yovens 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Yovens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yovens. For the veterans among your Yovens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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