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Yeow Family History

Yeow Surname Meaning

Alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 姚 possibly based on its Teochew Hokkien or Taiwanese pronunciation. See Yau (1).

Alternative romanization of the Chinese surnames 游 and 尤 see Yau (2) and (3).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Yeow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yeow family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yeow's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yeow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Yeow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeow 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Yeow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Yeow. For the veterans among your Yeow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Yeow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yeow in 1972 was 72, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeow 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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