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Sowinsky Family History

Sowinsky 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: Sowinski, Solinsky, Solinski, Nowinski, Sosinski, Slowinski, Dolinsky

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Where is the Sowinsky family from?

You can see how Sowinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sowinsky families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sowinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sowinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowinsky 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 Sowinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sowinsky. 50% of Sowinsky men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Sowinsky women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sowinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Sowinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowinsky 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Sowinsky. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sowinsky. For the veterans among your Sowinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowinsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Sowinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sowinsky in 1969 was 83, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowinsky 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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