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Sowin Family History

Sowin 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: Sorin, Solin, Sosin, Rowin, Sobin, Gowin, Cowin, Sawin, Son, Stein

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Where is the Sowin family from?

You can see how Sowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sowin families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Sowin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sowin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowin 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 175 census records available for the last name Sowin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sowin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sowin. For the veterans among your Sowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Sowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sowin in 1949 was 55, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowin 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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