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Sowash Family History

Sowash Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Sowatsch probably of Slavic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sowash family from?

You can see how Sowash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowash family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sowash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Sowash families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Sowash's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sowash families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowash 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 Sowash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sowash. 23% of Sowash men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Sowash women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sowash were Painter and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • New Worker
    9%

What Sowash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sowash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowash 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Sowash. 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 621 military records available for the last name Sowash. For the veterans among your Sowash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowash lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sowash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sowash in 1947 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowash 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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