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Sowby Family History

Sowby 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: Sorby, Sosby, Sorbo, Saxby, Mosby, Corby, Colby, Worby, Slowey, Hobby

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Where is the Sowby family from?

You can see how Sowby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sowby families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sowby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sowby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Sowby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowby 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 Sowby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sowby. 100% of Sowby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sowby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Sowby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowby 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Sowby. 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 55 military records available for the last name Sowby. For the veterans among your Sowby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Sowby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sowby in 1965 was 75, and 54 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowby 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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