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Sowes Family History

Sowes 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: Bowes, Somes, Howes, Lowes, Sower, Sowers, Sones, Soles, Sowles

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Where is the Sowes family from?

You can see how Sowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sowes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sowes family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sowes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowes 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 266 census records available for the last name Sowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowes 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sowes. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sowes. For the veterans among your Sowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowes lifespan?

Average Sowes life expectancy in 1961 was 66 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowes 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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