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Sowood Family History

Sowood Surname Meaning

see Southwood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sowood family from?

You can see how Sowood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sowood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Sowood families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sowood's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sowood families in 1891.
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What did your Sowood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sowood. 100% of Sowood men worked as an Insurance Agent and 60% of Sowood 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sowood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowood 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Sowood. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sowood. For the veterans among your Sowood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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