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Sowonik Family History

Sowonik 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: Sobolik, Sokolik, Gornik, Hornik, Sorokin, Konik, Skowronek, Potocnik

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Where is the Sowonik family from?

You can see how Sowonik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowonik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sowonik family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowonik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sowonik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowonik 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 10 census records available for the last name Sowonik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowonik 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sowonik. 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 Sowonik. For the veterans among your Sowonik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowonik lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Sowonik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sowonik in 1973 was 83, and 86 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowonik 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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