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Origins of the Souter surname

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About the Souters

We have a total number of 15509 records for people with the last name Souter.

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Where do most Souters live?

In 1921, most Souters lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Souters

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,000 records for the Souter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1797.

Who were Souters most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Souter first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Souters

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Souters in 1921
Dressmaker

71

Domestic Servant

59

Housekeeper

39

F S

35

House Servant

35

Common Male occupations for Souters in 1921
Fisherman

112

Farmer

70

Agricultural Labourer

53

Farm Servant

53

Shoemaker

49

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