Sowerby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Sowerby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Sowerby family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 41
Female Servant 37
Agricultural Labourer 31
Farmer 18
Male Servant 17
Labourer 14
Coal Miner 10
Independant 8
Carpenter 7
Butcher 7
Mason 7
Joiner 7
Pupil 6
Clerk 5
Gardener 5
Dress Maker 4
Shoe Maker 4
Agriculturer Labourer 4
Cotton Spinner 3
Cotton Weaver 3
Publican 3
Pawn Broker 3
Flogger & Slater 3
Fancy Weaver 3
Servant 3

Sowerby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Sowerby 100% 12,270
2 Sawerby 86% 127

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The surname Sowerby is the most popular version of all its varients

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