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Surdyk Family History

Surdyk Surname Meaning

Polish: perhaps a nickname from German Sauerteig ‘sourdough’ (from sauer ‘sour’) or Latin surdus ‘deaf’. Alternatively but less likely from Polish dialect verb surdać szurdać ‘to sulk’.

The vast majority of bearers live in the Poznań and neighboring counties in Greater Poland Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Surdyk family from?

You can see how Surdyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surdyk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Surdyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Surdyk families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Surdyk's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Surdyk families in 1891.
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What did your Surdyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surdyk. 54% of Surdyk men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Surdyk women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Surdyk were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Machinist
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Packer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Surdyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Surdyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surdyk 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Surdyk. 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 321 military records available for the last name Surdyk. For the veterans among your Surdyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surdyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Surdyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Surdyk in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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