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Sowkow Family History

Sowkow 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: Sokol, Solow, Rockow, Sopko, Suckow, Sukow, Wolkow, Sorrow, Moskow

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Where is the Sowkow family from?

You can see how Sowkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sowkow family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowkow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sowkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowkow 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 11 census records available for the last name Sowkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowkow 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sowkow. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sowkow. For the veterans among your Sowkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowkow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Sowkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sowkow in 1979 was 87, and 65 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowkow 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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