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Sowde Family History

Sowde 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: Sowder, Sowle, Sowden, Bowden, Rode, Stowe, Cowden, Howden, Bode

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Where is the Sowde family from?

You can see how Sowde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowde family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Sowde family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowde's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sowde families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowde 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 30 census records available for the last name Sowde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowde 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sowde. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sowde. For the veterans among your Sowde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowde lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowde 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowde

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