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Yowaish Family History

Yowaish 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: Bowdish, Sowash, Howarth, Cornish, Dobish, Donais, Potash, Borish

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Yowaish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Yowaish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yowaish 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 Yowaish. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Yowaish. For the veterans among your Yowaish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yowaish lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Yowaish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yowaish in 1991 was 87, and 70 in 2002.

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