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Sowdes Family History

Sowdes 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: Sowder, Sowders, Sowden, Sowles, Bowden, Cowden, Rodes, Howden, Bowes

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Where is the Sowdes family from?

You can see how Sowdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowdes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sowdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sowdes families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowdes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sowdes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowdes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sowdes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Textile Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sowdes. 50% of Sowdes women worked as a Textile Weaver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Textile Weaver
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Sowdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowdes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sowdes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sowdes. For the veterans among your Sowdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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