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Sowray Family History

Sowray Surname Meaning

see Sawrey.

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


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Where is the Sowray family from?

You can see how Sowray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowray family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Sowray families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sowray's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sowray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowray 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 Sowray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sowray. 67% of Sowray men worked as a Farmer and 68% of Sowray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sowray were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Sowray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sowray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowray 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Sowray. 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 146 military records available for the last name Sowray. For the veterans among your Sowray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowray lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Sowray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sowray in 1987 was 87, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowray 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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