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Sowak Family History

Sowak 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: Nowak, Solak, Sotak, Sowa, Sok, Kozak, Swan, Oak, Sawa, Solar

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Where is the Sowak family from?

You can see how Sowak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sowak family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sowak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sowak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowak 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 114 census records available for the last name Sowak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowak 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sowak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sowak. For the veterans among your Sowak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowak lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowak 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowak

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