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Sowerwine Family History

Sowerwine Name 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: Soderlind, Sherwin, Erwine, Severin, Spiering, Serlin, Woolwine

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Where is the Sowerwine family from?

You can see how Sowerwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowerwine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sowerwine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sowerwine families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sowerwine's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sowerwine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sowerwine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sowerwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sowerwine. 50% of Sowerwine men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Sowerwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowerwine 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Sowerwine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Sowerwine. For the veterans among your Sowerwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowerwine lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sowerwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sowerwine in 1973 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

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