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Yow Family History

Yow Surname Meaning

English: variant of Yeo. Chinese: variant of You or Yao. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 饒 see Rao

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yow family from?

You can see how Yow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Yow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Yow families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yow families in 1891.
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What did your Yow ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Yow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yow 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Yow. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Yow. For the veterans among your Yow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yow lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Yow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1948. The average life expectancy for Yow in 1948 was 100, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yow 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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