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Sowrbutts Family History

Sowrbutts 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: Garbutt, Strutt, Corbett, Debutts, Torbett, Schutts, Coutts, Cornutt

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Where is the Sowrbutts family from?

You can see how Sowrbutts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowrbutts family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Sowrbutts families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowrbutts's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sowrbutts families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Sowrbutts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowrbutts 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sowrbutts. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sowrbutts. For the veterans among your Sowrbutts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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