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Sowyers Family History

Sowyers 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: Sowders, Swyers, Sowers, Sawyers, Conyers, Moyers, Sawyer, Syers

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Where is the Sowyers family from?

You can see how Sowyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowyers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sowyers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sowyers family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sowyers's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Sowyers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowyers 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 Sowyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sowyers. 100% of Sowyers men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sowyers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Sowyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowyers 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sowyers. 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 Sowyers. For the veterans among your Sowyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowyers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Sowyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sowyers in 1973 was 28, and 77 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sowyers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowyers 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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