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Yoey Family History

Yoey 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: Hoey, Coey, Yoe, Yoes, Yohey, Yon, You, Yong, Noe, Loy

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Where is the Yoey family from?

You can see how Yoey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yoey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yoey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yoey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yoey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoey 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 114 census records available for the last name Yoey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Yoey. 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 30 military records available for the last name Yoey. For the veterans among your Yoey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Yoey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Yoey in 1967 was 81, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoey 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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