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Southward Family History

Southward Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cumberland):: variant of Southworth. variant of Southwood.

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


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Where is the Southward family from?

You can see how Southward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Southward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 285 Southward families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Southward's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Southward families in 1891.
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What did your Southward 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 Southward. 17% of Southward men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Southward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Southward were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Iron Ore Miner
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Southward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southward 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Southward. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Southward. For the veterans among your Southward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southward lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Southward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Southward in 1959 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southward 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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