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Southcliffe Family History

Southcliffe 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: Sutcliffe, Hinchcliffe, Sutliff, Ratcliffe, Southgate, Southall

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Where is the Southcliffe family from?

You can see how Southcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southcliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Southcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Southcliffe families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Southcliffe's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Southcliffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southcliffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Southcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Southcliffe. 100% of Southcliffe women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Southcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southcliffe 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Southcliffe. 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 18 military records available for the last name Southcliffe. For the veterans among your Southcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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