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Yows Family History

Yows Name 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: Yoes, Yoos, Yow, Yoss, Ross, Kos, Yon, You, Low, Moss

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Where is the Yows family from?

You can see how Yows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yows family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Yows families living in Missouri. This was about 65% of all the recorded Yows's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Yows families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yows surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yows. 100% of Yows men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Yows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yows 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Yows. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Yows. For the veterans among your Yows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yows lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Yows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yows in 1965 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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