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Sowl Family History

Sowl Surname Meaning

English: variant of Soule.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sowl family from?

You can see how Sowl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sowl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sowl families living in Essex. This was about 15% of all the recorded Sowl's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Sowl families in 1891.
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What did your Sowl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sowl. 100% of Sowl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sowl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowl 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sowl. 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 506 military records available for the last name Sowl. For the veterans among your Sowl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sowl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sowl in 1954 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowl 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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