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Southe Family History

Southe 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: South, Souther, Louth, Souter, Mauthe, Bouche, Smythe, Routh, Sathe

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Where is the Southe family from?

You can see how Southe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Southe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Southe families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Southe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Southe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Southe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Southe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southe 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Southe. 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 605 military records available for the last name Southe. For the veterans among your Southe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Southe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Southe in 1978 was 25, and 85 in 1999.

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