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Sowders Family History

Sowders Surname Meaning

Altered form of Sowder or Souders surnames of German origin.

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


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Where is the Sowders family from?

You can see how Sowders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sowders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Sowders families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sowders's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sowders families in 1891.
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What did your Sowders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sowders. 22% of Sowders men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Sowders women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sowders were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sowders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowders 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Sowders. 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 Sowders. For the veterans among your Sowders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowders lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sowders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sowders in 1946 was 51, and 59 in 2004.

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