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Sowich Family History

Sowich 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: Sovich, Sorich, Polich, Rodich, Rozich, Rosich, Howick, Bobich, Stich

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Where is the Sowich family from?

You can see how Sowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sowich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sowich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowich 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 43 census records available for the last name Sowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowich 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sowich. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sowich. For the veterans among your Sowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Sowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sowich in 1971 was 56, and 39 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowich 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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