Origins of the Sowen surname
About the Sowens
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Interesting facts about Sowen
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Sowens most likely to marry?
What are the most common Sowen first names?
John
George
Elizabeth
Mary Jane
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Common jobs for Sowens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Sowens in 1921
Dressmaker
2
General Servant Domestic
2
Kitchen Maid
2
Assist In House
1
General Domestic
1
Commmon male occupations for Sowens in 1921
Cow Keeper
2
Retired Draper
2
Asst Schoolmaster
1
Butchers Ap
1
Clerk
1
