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Sowlen Family History

Sowlen 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: Bowlen, Nowlen, Dowlen, Sowle, Sowden, Sowles, Bowden, Cowley, Nolen

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Where is the Sowlen family from?

You can see how Sowlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowlen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sowlen families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowlen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sowlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowlen 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 47 census records available for the last name Sowlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowlen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sowlen. 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 Sowlen. For the veterans among your Sowlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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