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Surcy Family History

Surcy 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: Sircy, Bury, Sully, Darcy, Turco, Dury, Percy, Jury, Bucy, Turck

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Where is the Surcy family from?

You can see how Surcy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surcy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Surcy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Surcy families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Surcy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Surcy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surcy 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 189 census records available for the last name Surcy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surcy 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 Surcy. 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 48 military records available for the last name Surcy. For the veterans among your Surcy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surcy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Surcy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Surcy in 1968 was 75, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surcy 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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