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Sowarsh Family History

Sowarsh 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: Sowash, Howarth, Smarsh, Soyars, Soward, Sowards, Sowers, Sarah

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Where is the Sowarsh family from?

You can see how Sowarsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowarsh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sowarsh families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Sowarsh family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowarsh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sowarsh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowarsh 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 38 census records available for the last name Sowarsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowarsh 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 Sowarsh. 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 Sowarsh. For the veterans among your Sowarsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowarsh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Sowarsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sowarsh in 1966 was 35, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowarsh 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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