| ![Show Contents]() Sours History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany Early Origins of the Sours familyThe surname Sours was first found in Austria, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region. The family, which originated from the Sau river region, became prominent in local affairs in the Krain, Carinthian, and Styrian regions. Dieteri Galleri was the first to take on this name, and according to chronicles, appeared under the name Caspar Sauer as early as 1313. They branched into many cadet houses which played important roles in the national conflicts, as each group sought power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Early History of the Sours familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sours research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1556, 1630, 1648 and 1668 are included under the topic Early Sours History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sours Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sauer, Sauerer, Sour, Sourer, Sauers, Sours, Zauer and many more. Early Notables of the Sours familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Sours were Georg Sauer von Kosiach, who became in 1556 the general of the Croatian border and commander of Carlstadt. His brother was a general...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sours Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sours RankingIn the United States, the name Sours is the 10,417th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Sours migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sours Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- William H. Sours, aged 55, arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Bermudian" from Hamilton, Bermuda 2
- Nellie Sours, aged 45, arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Bermudian" from Hamilton, Bermuda 2
- Edwin W. Sours, aged 38, arrived in New York in 1906 aboard the ship "Umbria" from Liverpool, England 2
- Lucia P. Sours, aged 40, arrived in New York, New York in 1910 aboard the ship "Mexico" from Vera Cruz, Mexico 2
- Lawrence Sours, aged 10, arrived in New York, New York in 1910 aboard the ship "Mexico" from Vera Cruz, Mexico 2
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Sours (post 1700) | + |
- Paul J. Sours, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Denver, Colorado, 1904-12 3
- Lowell Sours (b. 1852), American Republican politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Grand Traverse County, 1915-18 3
- John Sours, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008 3
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