Sowles Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Sowles Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Sowles family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 25
Fisherman 6
Carpenter 4
Brick Layer 2
Dairy Keeper 2
Ag Lab 2
Mariner's Wife 1
Carpenter's Wife 1
Formerly Wool Picker 1
Lamp Lighter 1
Shepherd 1
Corporal Royal Mariners 1
Farm Labourer 1
Governess 1
Iron Boacer 1
Grocers Assistant 1
Annuitant 1
Brush Maker 1
Coachman 1
Coachman's Wife 1
Carter 1
Gardener 1
Whip Maker 1
Police Constable 1
Stuff Dyer 1

Sowles Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Swales 67% 14,702
2 Swailes 57% 1,980
3 Soles 83% 899
4 Sowles 100% 476
5 Souls 67% 338
6 Swails 33% 305

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The surname Sowles is the 4th most popular variant of Swales.

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