Origins of the Southern surname
About the Southerns
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Interesting facts about Southern
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Southern surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.
Who were Southerns most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Southerns.
What are the most common Southern first names?
Thomas
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Southerns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Southerns in 1921
Cotton Weaver
111
Dressmaker
99
Domestic Servant
62
Living On Own Means
62
Housekeeper
60
Common male occupations for Southerns in 1921
Coal Miner
259
Coal Miner Hewer
139
General Labourer
113
Farmer
75
Agricultural Labourer
65
