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Surcaw Family History

Surcaw 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: Burcaw, Straw, Zuraw, Sura, Bercaw, Surma, Furtaw, Surman, Surdam

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Where is the Surcaw family from?

You can see how Surcaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surcaw family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Surcaw families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Surcaw's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Surcaw families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surcaw 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 8 census records available for the last name Surcaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surcaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Surcaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Surcaw. For the veterans among your Surcaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surcaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surcaw 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surcaw

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