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Surden Family History

Surden 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: Burden, Sugden, Durden, Murden, Sorden, Shurden, Harden, Carden

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Where is the Surden family from?

You can see how Surden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Surden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Surden families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Surden's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Surden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surden 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 127 census records available for the last name Surden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surden 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Surden. 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 14 military records available for the last name Surden. For the veterans among your Surden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surden lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Surden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Surden in 1960 was 35, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surden 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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