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Southerly Family History

Southerly Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone living in the ‘south clearing’ from Middle English suther(n) ‘southern’ + leye ‘clearing (in a wood)’.

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


Similar surnames: Sutherby, Southern, Southwell, Southall, Souter, Weatherly, Heatherly

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Where is the Southerly family from?

You can see how Southerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southerly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Southerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Southerly families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Southerly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Southerly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southerly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Southerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Southerly. 100% of Southerly 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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What Southerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Southerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southerly 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Southerly. 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 309 military records available for the last name Southerly. For the veterans among your Southerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southerly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Southerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Southerly in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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