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Yowe Family History

Yowe 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: Howe, Rowe, Lowe, Powe, Yoe, Yohe, Yoke, Yow, Dowe, Bowe

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Where is the Yowe family from?

You can see how Yowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yowe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yowe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Yowe family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Yowe's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Yowe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yowe 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 229 census records available for the last name Yowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yowe 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Yowe. 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 32 military records available for the last name Yowe. For the veterans among your Yowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yowe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Yowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Yowe in 1962 was 65, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yowe 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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