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Southam Family History

Southam Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): habitational name primarily from Southam (Warwickshire) and occasionally from Southam (Gloucestershire).

It is derived from Old English sūth meaning ‘south southern’.

The second component of the name is hām, which translates to ‘village homestead’.

This naming convention highlights the geographical and cultural significance of the area.

Overall, the name reflects both location and settlement history in the region.

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


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Where is the Southam family from?

You can see how Southam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Southam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 227 Southam families living in Warwickshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Southam's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Southam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Southam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Southam. 7% of Southam men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Southam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Southam were Postman and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Postman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Southam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Southam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southam 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Southam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Southam. For the veterans among your Southam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southam lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Southam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Southam in 1960 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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