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Southwick Family History

Southwick Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places called Southwick including those in Durham, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Sussex, and Wiltshire named with Old English sūth ‘south, southern’.

It refers to the combination of the Old English word for ‘south’ and ‘dwelling’ or ‘specialized farm’.

These locations share a common linguistic heritage rooted in their geographical orientation.

The name Southwick reflects a historical link to the landscape and agricultural practices of the areas.

Overall, it serves as a reminder of the importance of place names in understanding cultural and regional identities.

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


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Where is the Southwick family from?

You can see how Southwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Southwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 218 Southwick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Southwick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Southwick families in 1891.
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What did your Southwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Southwick. 14% of Southwick men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Southwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Southwick were Joiner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Lorry Driver
    11%
  • Joiner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Southwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southwick 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Southwick. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Southwick. For the veterans among your Southwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southwick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Southwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Southwick in 1951 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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