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Surdock Family History

Surdock 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: Burdock, Murdock, Scurlock, Murdoch, Shryock, Sprock, Sturrock

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Where is the Surdock family from?

You can see how Surdock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surdock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Surdock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Surdock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Surdock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surdock 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 Surdock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surdock. 34% of Surdock 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
    34%
  • Common Laborer
    23%
  • Grinder
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

What Surdock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Surdock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surdock 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Surdock. 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 46 military records available for the last name Surdock. For the veterans among your Surdock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surdock lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Surdock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Surdock in 1965 was 72, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surdock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surdock 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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