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Southar Family History

Southar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Southam, Souther, Soutar, Southard, Southall, Souter, South, Suthard

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Where is the Southar family from?

You can see how Southar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Southar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Southar families living in Angus. This was about 40% of all the recorded Southar's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Southar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Southar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Southar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Southar. For the veterans among your Southar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Southar

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