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Sowle Family History

Sowle Surname Meaning

English: variant of Soule. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Sowle family from?

You can see how Sowle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sowle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sowle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sowle family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sowle's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Sowle families in 1911.
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What did your Sowle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sowle. 100% of Sowle 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sowle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sowle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sowle 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Sowle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sowle. For the veterans among your Sowle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sowle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sowle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sowle in 1956 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sowle 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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