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Sowley Family History

Sowley 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: Cowley, Howley, Bowley, Rowley, Soley, Powley, Solley, Sowle, Dowley

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Where is the Sowley family from?

You can see how Sowley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sowley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Sowley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sowley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sowley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowley 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 Sowley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sowley. 100% of Sowley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sowley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Sowley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowley 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Sowley. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sowley. For the veterans among your Sowley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Sowley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sowley in 1974 was 91, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowley 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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