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Sowalsky Family History

Sowalsky 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: Kowalsky, Kowalski, Kovalsky, Skalsky, Sokalski, Kowalske, Sokolsky

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Where is the Sowalsky family from?

You can see how Sowalsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowalsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sowalsky family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sowalsky's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sowalsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowalsky 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 Sowalsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sowalsky. 100% of Sowalsky men worked as a Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Driver
    100%

What Sowalsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Sowalsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowalsky 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sowalsky. 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 Sowalsky. For the veterans among your Sowalsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowalsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sowalsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sowalsky in 1963 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowalsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowalsky 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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