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Sowada Family History

Sowada Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sowada family from?

You can see how Sowada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowada family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sowada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Sowada families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sowada's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sowada families in 1920.
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What did your Sowada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sowada. 70% of Sowada 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    31%

What Sowada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Sowada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowada 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Sowada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 225 military records available for the last name Sowada. For the veterans among your Sowada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowada lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sowada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sowada in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowada 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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