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Sowerbrower Family History

Sowerbrower 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: Beerbower, Bierbower, Sperber, Harrower, Scherber, Sowerby, Sauerbrey

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Where is the Sowerbrower family from?

You can see how Sowerbrower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowerbrower family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sowerbrower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sowerbrower families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowerbrower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sowerbrower families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowerbrower 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 Sowerbrower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Button Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sowerbrower. 100% of Sowerbrower men worked as a Button Maker.

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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

  • Button Maker
    100%

What Sowerbrower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Sowerbrower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowerbrower 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sowerbrower. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sowerbrower. For the veterans among your Sowerbrower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowerbrower lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sowerbrower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sowerbrower in 1965 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowerbrower 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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