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Sowall Family History

Sowall 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: Kowall, Sawall, Sowell, Sewall, Wall, Dowdall, Foxall, Sewell, Powell

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Where is the Sowall family from?

You can see how Sowall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sowall families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sowall families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sowall's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sowall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Sowall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowall 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 Sowall. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sowall. For the veterans among your Sowall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowall lifespan?

Average Sowall life expectancy in 1976 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowall 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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