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Sowolewski Family History

Sowolewski 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: Sobolewski, Kowalewski, Sokolowski, Topolewski, Soboleski, Smolenski

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Where is the Sowolewski family from?

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

There are 7 census records available for the last name Sowolewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowolewski 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 Sowolewski. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sowolewski. For the veterans among your Sowolewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowolewski lifespan?

Average Sowolewski life expectancy in 1979 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowolewski 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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