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Surerus Family History

Surerus 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: Burrus, Surfus, Reus, Surette, Serres, Sires, Sideris, Summers

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Where is the Surerus family from?

You can see how Surerus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surerus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Surerus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Surerus families living in Suffolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Surerus's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Surerus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surerus 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 Surerus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheep Herder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surerus. 50% of Surerus men worked as a Sheep Herder.

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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

  • Sheep Herder
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Surerus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Surerus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surerus 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Surerus. 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 51 military records available for the last name Surerus. For the veterans among your Surerus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surerus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Surerus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Surerus in 1964 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surerus 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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