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Sowski Family History

Sowski 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: Osowski, Kowski, Koski, Sadowski, Wolski, Slaski, Borski, Slomski

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Where is the Sowski family from?

You can see how Sowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sowski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowski 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 63 census records available for the last name Sowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowski 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sowski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sowski. For the veterans among your Sowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowski lifespan?

Average Sowski life expectancy in 2001 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowski 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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