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Sourbutts Family History

Sourbutts Surname Meaning

see Sowerbutts.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sourbutts family from?

You can see how Sourbutts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sourbutts family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Sourbutts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Sourbutts families living in Lancashire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sourbutts's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sourbutts families in 1891.
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What did your Sourbutts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sourbutts. 100% of Sourbutts men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 56% of Sourbutts 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%
  • Cotton Winder
    7%
  • Weaver Cotton Manufact
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sourbutts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sourbutts 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sourbutts. 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 97 military records available for the last name Sourbutts. For the veterans among your Sourbutts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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