Sownsen Family History

Sownsen 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: Sonnen, Downen, Townsend, Johnsen, Sorensen, Monsen, Swensen, Swansen, Townson, Somsen

4	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Military Records
2	Immigration Records
18	Census and Voter Lists

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Where is the Sownsen family from?

You can see how Sownsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sownsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sownsen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sownsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sownsen families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sownsen 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 Record

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sownsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sownsen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Sownsen. 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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Military Records

There are 1 military records available for the last name Sownsen. For the veterans among your Sownsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sownsen lifespan?

Sownsen Family History

Sownsen Surname Meaning

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Where is the Sownsen family from?

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Sownsen Surname Meaning

25 record(s) for Sownsen

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Where is the Sownsen family from?

What Sownsen family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Sownsen family history

What is the average Sownsen lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sownsen family tree

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