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Yowmans Family History

Yowmans 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: Youmans, Bowman, Omans, Gowans, Romans, Lowman, Cowman, Cowans

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Where is the Yowmans family from?

You can see how Yowmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yowmans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yowmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Yowmans families living in South Carolina. This was about 34% of all the recorded Yowmans's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Yowmans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yowmans 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 117 census records available for the last name Yowmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yowmans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yowmans. 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 Yowmans. For the veterans among your Yowmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yowmans lifespan?

Average Yowmans life expectancy in 1995 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yowmans 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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