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Surburg Family History

Surburg 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: Sudbury, Surber, Verburg, Seaburg, Humburg, Rumburg, Walburg, Seaberg

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Where is the Surburg family from?

You can see how Surburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surburg family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Surburg's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Surburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surburg 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 121 census records available for the last name Surburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surburg 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Surburg. 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 41 military records available for the last name Surburg. For the veterans among your Surburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Surburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Surburg in 1963 was 68, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surburg 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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