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Southal Family History

Southal 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: Southall, Southam, South, Souther, Douthat, Soutar, Louthan, Southard

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Where is the Southal family from?

You can see how Southal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Southal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Southal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Southal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Southal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Southal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Southal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southal 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Southal. 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 21 military records available for the last name Southal. For the veterans among your Southal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Southal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Southal in 1968 was 93, and 86 in 1998.

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