Southwick Family History

Southwick Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places called Southwick including those in Durham, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Sussex, and Wiltshire named with Old English sūth ‘south, southern’.

It refers to the combination of the Old English word for ‘south’ and ‘dwelling’ or ‘specialized farm’.

These locations share a common linguistic heritage rooted in their geographical orientation.

The name Southwick reflects a historical link to the landscape and agricultural practices of the areas.

Overall, it serves as a reminder of the importance of place names in understanding cultural and regional identities.

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

Similar surnames: Borthwick, Smithwick, Southwood, Southwell, Southam, Cowick, Southall, Goswick, Southworth, Howick

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5K	Military Records
3K	Immigration Records
36K	Census and Voter Lists
210K	Member Trees

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Where is the Southwick family from?

You can see how Southwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Southwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Southwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Southwick families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Southwick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Southwick families in 1911.

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What did your Southwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Southwick. 60% of Southwick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Southwick women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

60%

Journalier

20%

Clerk

20%

Stenographer

100%

What Southwick family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 36K census records available for the last name Southwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Southwick 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 3K immigration records available for the last name Southwick. 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 5K military records available for the last name Southwick. For the veterans among your Southwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Southwick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Southwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Southwick in 1951 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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Southwick Surname Meaning

It refers to the combination of the Old English word for ‘south’ and ‘dwelling’ or ‘specialized farm’.

These locations share a common linguistic heritage rooted in their geographical orientation.

The name Southwick reflects a historical link to the landscape and agricultural practices of the areas.

Overall, it serves as a reminder of the importance of place names in understanding cultural and regional identities.

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

Where is the Southwick family from?

What did your Southwick ancestors do for a living?

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

60%

Journalier

20%

Clerk

20%

Stenographer

100%

What Southwick family records will you find?

What is the average Southwick lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Southwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Southwick in 1951 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

Southwick Family History

Southwick Surname Meaning

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Southwick Surname Meaning

304,000 record(s) for Southwick

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Where is the Southwick family from?

What did your Southwick ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Southwick family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Southwick family history

What is the average Southwick lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Southwick family tree

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