Southam Family History

Southam Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): habitational name primarily from Southam (Warwickshire) and occasionally from Southam (Gloucestershire).

It is derived from Old English sūth meaning ‘south southern’.

The second component of the name is hām, which translates to ‘village homestead’.

This naming convention highlights the geographical and cultural significance of the area.

Overall, the name reflects both location and settlement history in the region.

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

Similar surnames: Gotham, Southall, Hougham, Wortham, Feltham, Northam, Woodham, Oldham, Fordham, Worsham

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1K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
26K	Census and Voter Lists
62K	Member Trees

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Where is the Southam family from?

You can see how Southam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Southam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 57 Southam families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Southam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Southam families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Southam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Southam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Southam.

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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.

Farmer

54%

Income

16%

Student

16%

Labourer

16%

What Southam family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 26K census records available for the last name Southam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Southam. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Southam. For the veterans among your Southam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southam lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Southam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Southam in 1960 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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Southam Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): habitational name primarily from Southam (Warwickshire) and occasionally from Southam (Gloucestershire).

It is derived from Old English sūth meaning ‘south southern’.

The second component of the name is hām, which translates to ‘village homestead’.

This naming convention highlights the geographical and cultural significance of the area.

Overall, the name reflects both location and settlement history in the region.

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

Where is the Southam family from?

What did your Southam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Southam.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

54%

Income

16%

Student

16%

Labourer

16%

What Southam family records will you find?

What is the average Southam lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Southam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Southam in 1960 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

Southam Family History

Southam Surname Meaning

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Southam Surname Meaning

131,000 record(s) for Southam

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Southam family from?

What did your Southam ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Southam family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Southam family history

What is the average Southam lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Southam family tree

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