Origins of the Sowersby surname
About the Sowersbys
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Interesting facts about Sowersby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sowersby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
Who were Sowersbys most likely to marry?
Macombers
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Our tell us which families married Sowersbys.
What are the most common Sowersby first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Sowersbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sowersbys in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Domestic Servant
5
At Home
4
Dress Maker
4
House Keeper
4
Common male occupations for Sowersbys in 1921
Farmer
26
Joiner
8
Baker
7
Farm Labourer
7
Farmers Son
6
