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Southas Family History

Southas 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: Southam, Southall, South, Souther, Southers, Douthat, Southards

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Where is the Southas family from?

You can see how Southas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Southas family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Southas's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Southas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southas 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 24 census records available for the last name Southas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southas 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Southas. 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 24 military records available for the last name Southas. For the veterans among your Southas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Southas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Southas in 1981 was 91, and 94 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southas 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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