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Sowala Family History

Sowala 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: Sowada, Sala, Scala, Sola, Ojala, Sawada, Howald, Sabala, Solana

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Where is the Sowala family from?

You can see how Sowala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sowala family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowala's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sowala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowala 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 24 census records available for the last name Sowala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowala 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sowala. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sowala. For the veterans among your Sowala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowala lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Sowala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sowala in 1983 was 69, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowala 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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