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Surf Family History

Surf 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: Suri, Sura, Sur, Turk, Sun, Su, Mura, Bury, Burr, Sund

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Where is the Surf family from?

You can see how Surf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Surf families living in Connecticut. This was about 53% of all the recorded Surf's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Surf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surf 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 Surf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Surf. 67% of Surf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Factory Worker Tailoring
    34%

What Surf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Surf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surf 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Surf. 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 35 military records available for the last name Surf. For the veterans among your Surf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Surf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Surf in 1963 was 82, and 38 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surf 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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