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Southers Family History

Southers Surname Meaning

English: apparently a variant of Souther.

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


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Where is the Southers family from?

You can see how Southers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Southers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Southers families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Southers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Southers families in 1891.
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What did your Southers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Southers. 100% of Southers 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Southers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southers 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Southers. 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 849 military records available for the last name Southers. For the veterans among your Southers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Southers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Southers in 1951 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Southers 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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