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Sowda Family History

Sowda 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: Soda, Sowa, Dowda, Sowada, Sada, Boda, Oda, Toda, Seda, Sawa

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Sowda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowda 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sowda. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sowda. For the veterans among your Sowda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowda lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Sowda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sowda in 1974 was 40, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowda 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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