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Souttar Family History

Souttar Surname Meaning

see Souter.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Souttar family from?

You can see how Souttar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souttar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Souttar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Souttar families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Souttar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Souttar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souttar 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 Souttar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Souttar. 67% of Souttar 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Souttar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Souttar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souttar 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Souttar. 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 21 military records available for the last name Souttar. For the veterans among your Souttar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souttar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Souttar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Souttar in 1981 was 76, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Souttar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souttar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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