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South Name Meaning

English: from Middle English south, hence a topographic name for someone who lived to the south of a settlement or a regional name for someone who had migrated from the south.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: North, Slough, Worth, Booth, Forth, Souto, Routh, Louth, Tout, Shutt

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South Family Origin

Where is the South family from?

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South Family Occupations

What did your South ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your South ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    5%

  • Farm Labourer

    2%

  • Labourer

    2%

  • Farmer

    2%

In 1881, the most common South occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 5% of South's were Agricultural Labourers. A less common occupation for the South family was Farmer. Agricultural Labourer, Farm Labourer and Labourer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by South.

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South Historical Records

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Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your South ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

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South Life Expectancy

What is the average South lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your South 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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United States

Between 1941 and 2004, South life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for South in 1941 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for South

Famous South Family

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Abraham Lincoln1809 - 1865 (56)
Frank Lloyd Wright1867 - 1959 (91)
Babe Ruth1895 - 1948 (53)
James Dean1931 - 1955 (24)
Abraham Lincoln1809 - 1865 (56)
Frank Lloyd Wright1867 - 1959 (91)
Babe Ruth1895 - 1948 (53)

Nikola Tesla1856 - 1943 (86)
Audrey Hepburn1929 - 1993 (63)
Ansel Easton Adams1902 - 1984 (82)
Victor Hugo1802 - 1885 (83)
Nikola Tesla1856 - 1943 (86)
Audrey Hepburn1929 - 1993 (63)
Ansel Easton Adams1902 - 1984 (82)
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