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Yowpa Family History

Yowpa 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: Popa, Kopa, Topa, Pompa, Coppa, Poppa, Yow, Yopp, Hoppa, Sowa

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Where is the Yowpa family from?

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

What Yowpa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Yowpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yowpa 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yowpa. 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 Yowpa. For the veterans among your Yowpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yowpa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Yowpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yowpa in 1971 was 53, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yowpa 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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