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Shuurman Family History

Shuurman 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: Shurman, Thurman, Sturman, Sherman, Saurman, Shuman, Shearman

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Where is the Shuurman family from?

You can see how Shuurman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuurman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Shuurman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuurman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shuurman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuurman 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 30 census records available for the last name Shuurman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuurman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shuurman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shuurman. For the veterans among your Shuurman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuurman lifespan?

Average Shuurman life expectancy in 1987 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuurman 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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