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Southmayd Family History

Southmayd Name Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Suthard, Southard, Houghland, Shumard, Southall, Worthman, Northway

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Where is the Southmayd family from?

You can see how Southmayd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southmayd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Southmayd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Southmayd families living in Connecticut. This was about 63% of all the recorded Southmayd's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Southmayd families in 1840.
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What did your Southmayd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Southmayd. 34% of Southmayd men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Southmayd women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Southmayd were Printer and Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Printer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Southmayd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southmayd census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 109 immigration records available for the last name Southmayd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 391 military records available for the last name Southmayd. For the veterans among your Southmayd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southmayd lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Southmayd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Southmayd in 1959 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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