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Sowdon Family History

Sowdon Surname Meaning

see Sowden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sowdon family from?

You can see how Sowdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sowdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sowdon families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Sowdon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sowdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowdon 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 Sowdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sowdon. 43% of Sowdon 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
    43%
  • Private Means
    29%
  • Household Duties
    15%
  • Draper
    15%

What Sowdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sowdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowdon 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Sowdon. 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 255 military records available for the last name Sowdon. For the veterans among your Sowdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowdon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sowdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sowdon in 1964 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowdon 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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