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Sowrey Family History

Sowrey Surname Meaning

see Sawrey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sowrey family from?

You can see how Sowrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sowrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Sowrey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sowrey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sowrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowrey 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 Sowrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Leather Embosser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sowrey. 50% of Sowrey men worked as a Leather Embosser and 85% of Sowrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sowrey were Leather Hand Setter and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Leather Embosser
    50%
  • Leather Hand Setter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Sowrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sowrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowrey 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Sowrey. 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 125 military records available for the last name Sowrey. For the veterans among your Sowrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sowrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sowrey in 1965 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowrey 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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