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Suerman Family History

Suerman 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: Sherman, Suderman, Sterman, Surman, Sugerman, German, Sturman, Selman

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Where is the Suerman family from?

You can see how Suerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Suerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Suerman families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Suerman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Suerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suerman 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 did your Suerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suerman. 67% of Suerman men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Suerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Suerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suerman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Suerman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Suerman. For the veterans among your Suerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suerman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Suerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Suerman in 1981 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suerman 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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