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Surens Family History

Surens 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: Uren, Buren, Burns, Sens, Streng, Sires, Suresh, Ahrens, Serene

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Where is the Surens family from?

You can see how Surens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surens family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Surens's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Surens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Surens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Surens. 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 3 military records available for the last name Surens. For the veterans among your Surens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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