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Southworth Family History

Southworth Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Southworth in Winwick (Lancashire).

It is derived from Old English sūth meaning 'south' or 'southern'.

The second component of the name, worth, translates to 'enclosure'.

Thus, the name Southworth reflects a geographical characteristic of the area.

Overall, it highlights the linguistic roots of place names in the region.

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


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Where is the Southworth family from?

You can see how Southworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Southworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 53 Southworth families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Southworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Southworth families in 1911.
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What did your Southworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Southworth. 65% of Southworth men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Southworth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Southworth were Salesman and Student.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Student
    34%

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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Southworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southworth 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Southworth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Southworth. For the veterans among your Southworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southworth lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Southworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Southworth in 1945 was 19, and 74 in 2004.

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