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Soweby Family History

Soweby 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: Sowerby, Sorby, Slowey, Lowery, Swaby, Moseby, Bowlby, Owenby, Soley

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Where is the Soweby family from?

You can see how Soweby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soweby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Soweby families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Soweby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soweby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Soweby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soweby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Soweby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Soweby. For the veterans among your Soweby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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