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Southerland Family History

Southerland Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Sutherland.

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


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Where is the Southerland family from?

You can see how Southerland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southerland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Southerland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Southerland families living in Norfolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Southerland's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Southerland families in 1891.
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What did your Southerland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Southerland. 34% of Southerland men worked as a Fisherman and 80% of Southerland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Southerland were Postman and Domestic (unpaid).

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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

  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Market Gardener (own Accoun
    23%
  • Retired Fisherman
    23%
  • Postman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Domestic (unpaid)
    8%

What Southerland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Southerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southerland 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 Southerland. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Southerland. For the veterans among your Southerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southerland lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Southerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Southerland in 1943 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southerland 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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