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Sourman Family History

Sourman 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: Sturman, Saurman, Shurman, Fourman, Surman, Norman, Thurman, Gorman

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Where is the Sourman family from?

You can see how Sourman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sourman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sourman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Sourman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sourman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sourman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sourman 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 Sourman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Sourman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sourman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sourman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sourman. For the veterans among your Sourman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sourman lifespan?

Average Sourman life expectancy in 1998 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sourman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sourman 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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