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Southerman Family History

Southerman 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: Cotherman, Smitherman, Southern, Southerland, Smotherman, Counterman

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Where is the Southerman family from?

You can see how Southerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southerman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Southerman families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Southerman's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Southerman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Southerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southerman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Southerman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Southerman. For the veterans among your Southerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southerman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southerman 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 Southerman

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