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Source Family History

Source Name 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: Sorce, Force, Bourne, Sorge, Soule, Soucy, Sours, Counce, Courcy

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Where is the Source family from?

You can see how Source families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Source family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Source families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Source family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Source's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Source families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Source surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Source ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Source. 100% of Source men worked as a Presser. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Source. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Source 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Source. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Source. For the veterans among your Source ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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