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Yowan Family History

Yowan 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: Gowan, Rowan, Cowan, Yonan, Yan, Yon, Mohan, Bowman, Yuan, Swan

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Where is the Yowan family from?

You can see how Yowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yowan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Yowan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Yowan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Yowan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Yowan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yowan 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 87 census records available for the last name Yowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yowan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Yowan. 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 42 military records available for the last name Yowan. For the veterans among your Yowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yowan lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Yowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yowan in 1995 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yowan 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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