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Sowya Family History

Sowya 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: Sowa, Sawa, Moya, Sola, Goya, Soga, Soma, Sosna, Noya, Somma

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Where is the Sowya family from?

You can see how Sowya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowya family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sowya families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowya's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sowya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowya 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 31 census records available for the last name Sowya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowya 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sowya. 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 Sowya. For the veterans among your Sowya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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