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Sowenstein Family History

Sowenstein 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: Lowenstein, Rosenstein, Bodenstein, Hohenstein, Gorenstein

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Where is the Sowenstein family from?

You can see how Sowenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sowenstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sowenstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Sowenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowenstein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sowenstein. 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 military records available for the last name Sowenstein. For the veterans among your Sowenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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