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Shurgour Family History

Shurgour Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harbour, Thurgood, Srour, Shrout, Szurgot, Shugar, Shurr, Spargur

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Where is the Shurgour family from?

You can see how Shurgour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurgour family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shurgour family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shurgour's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shurgour families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurgour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Shurgour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurgour 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shurgour. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Shurgour. For the veterans among your Shurgour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurgour lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Shurgour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shurgour in 1969 was 91, and 62 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurgour 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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