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Souther Family History

Souther Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Sauter or of its variant Sauther. English (London): perhaps a variant of Souter.

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


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Where is the Souther family from?

You can see how Souther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Souther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Souther families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Souther's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Souther families in 1891.
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What did your Souther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Souther. 73% of Souther 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Retired
    14%

What Souther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Souther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souther 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 Souther. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Souther. For the veterans among your Souther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souther lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Souther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Souther in 1950 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Souther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souther 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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