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Sowchak Family History

Sowchak 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: Socha, Sobczak, Kopchak, Sawchuk, Koschak, Sinchak, Kochan, Schalk

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Where is the Sowchak family from?

You can see how Sowchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowchak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sowchak families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Sowchak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowchak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sowchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowchak 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 50 census records available for the last name Sowchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowchak 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 Sowchak. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sowchak. For the veterans among your Sowchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowchak lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Sowchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sowchak in 1989 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowchak 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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