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Yeows Family History

Yeows 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: Yeo, Keown, Leos, Yepes, Tews, Yerks, Yeaw, Yeats, Yoes, Yoos

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Where is the Yeows family from?

You can see how Yeows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeows family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yeows families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Yeows's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Yeows families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeows 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 6 census records available for the last name Yeows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeows 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 Yeows. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yeows. For the veterans among your Yeows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeows lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Yeows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Yeows in 1969 was 64, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeows 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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