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Sowill Family History

Sowill 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: Sowell, Will, Still, Sewell, Cowgill, Powell, Howell, Soll, Rowell

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Where is the Sowill family from?

You can see how Sowill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sowill family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowill's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sowill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowill 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 88 census records available for the last name Sowill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sowill. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sowill. For the veterans among your Sowill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowill lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Sowill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sowill in 1978 was 88, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowill 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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