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Sowey Family History

Sowey 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: Slowey, Soley, Cowey, Sovey, Towey, Howey, Sorey, Sower, Dowey, Sobey

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Where is the Sowey family from?

You can see how Sowey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sowey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sowey family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sowey's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Sowey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowey 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 Sowey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sowey. 100% of Sowey men worked as a Cult.

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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 1921

  • Cult
    100%

What Sowey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Sowey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Sowey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sowey. For the veterans among your Sowey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Sowey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sowey in 1979 was 63, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowey 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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