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Yowl Family History

Yowl 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: Yow, Sowl, Yon, You, Low, Yong, Sol, York, Bow, Toll

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Where is the Yowl family from?

You can see how Yowl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yowl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Yowl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Yowl family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yowl's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Yowl families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yowl 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 100 census records available for the last name Yowl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yowl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yowl. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yowl. For the veterans among your Yowl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yowl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Yowl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yowl in 1975 was 78, and 64 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yowl 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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