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Southerlan Family History

Southerlan 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: Southerland, Sutherland, Sutherlin, Southerly, Southern, Cotherman

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Where is the Southerlan family from?

You can see how Southerlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southerlan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Southerlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Southerlan families living in Georgia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Southerlan's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Southerlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southerlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Southerlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Southerlan. 50% of Southerlan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Southerlan women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Southerlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Southerlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southerlan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Southerlan. 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 76 military records available for the last name Southerlan. For the veterans among your Southerlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southerlan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Southerlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Southerlan in 1954 was 25, and 31 in 2003.

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