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Southby Family History

Southby Surname Meaning

From Sowberry Court in Moulsford (Berks) with reduction of -bury to -by. The place-name derives from Old English sūð ‘south southern’ + burg ‘fortress’.

Compare Sudbury (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Southby family from?

You can see how Southby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Southby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Southby families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Southby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Southby families in 1891.
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What did your Southby 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 Southby. 45% of Southby men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Southby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Southby were Carpenter (retired) 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
    45%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Carpenter (retired)
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Southby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southby 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Southby. 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 588 military records available for the last name Southby. For the veterans among your Southby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Southby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Southby in 1972 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southby 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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