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OKOYE Jokin

OKOYE Jokin



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  • Person ID I1700  Igbo Genealogy
    Last Modified 21 Oct 2020 

    Father OKOYE Meka Owulu
              b. 13 Sep 1914, Abubor, Nnewichi, Nnewi, Nnewi North L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 13 Aug 1984 (Age 69 years) 
    Mother OKOYE Adadioramma
              b. Nnewichi, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID 10EDEBF3337A479FB6622BBA61B35C9C7706 
    Family ID F506  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family NWAKILE Nneka
              b. Umuanuka, , Nnewi North L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F510  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Oct 2018 

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