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Sowisto Family History

Sowisto 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: Sisto, Swist, Solis, Twist, Christo, Modesto, Bonito, Lepisto

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Where is the Sowisto family from?

You can see how Sowisto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowisto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sowisto family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowisto's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sowisto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowisto 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 Sowisto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sowisto. 100% of Sowisto men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sowisto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Sowisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowisto 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sowisto. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sowisto. For the veterans among your Sowisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowisto lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowisto

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