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Sowten Family History

Sowten Surname Meaning

see Sowton.

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


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Where is the Sowten family from?

You can see how Sowten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sowten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sowten families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Sowten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sowten families in 1891.
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What did your Sowten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Ass Butoner was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sowten. 100% of Sowten men worked as a Shop Ass Butoner.

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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

  • Shop Ass Butoner
    100%

What Sowten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Sowten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowten 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Sowten. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sowten. For the veterans among your Sowten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowten lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Sowten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sowten in 1973 was 67, and 98 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowten 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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