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Southbrook Family History

Southbrook 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: Southwood, Holbrook, Westbrook, Lashbrook, Ashbrook, Southwick

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Where is the Southbrook family from?

You can see how Southbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southbrook family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Southbrook family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Southbrook's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Southbrook families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southbrook 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 31 census records available for the last name Southbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southbrook 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Southbrook. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Southbrook. For the veterans among your Southbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southbrook lifespan?

Average Southbrook life expectancy in 1991 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southbrook 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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