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Yowney Family History

Yowney 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: Downey, Lowney, Cowley, Torney, Dolney, Howley, Dorney, Rodney

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Where is the Yowney family from?

You can see how Yowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yowney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Yowney family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yowney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yowney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yowney 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 215 census records available for the last name Yowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yowney 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Yowney. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yowney. For the veterans among your Yowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yowney lifespan?

Average Yowney life expectancy in 1980 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yowney 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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