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Sowadski Family History

Sowadski 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: Kowalski, Sowinski, Sokalski, Sobanski, Zawadski, Polanski, Bojarski

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Where is the Sowadski family from?

You can see how Sowadski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowadski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sowadski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sowadski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sowadski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowadski 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 Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Sowadski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowadski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sowadski. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sowadski. For the veterans among your Sowadski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowadski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sowadski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sowadski in 1964 was 85, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowadski 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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