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Surfus Family History

Surfus Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zerfas or its variant Zerfass. Compare Surface.

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


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Where is the Surfus family from?

You can see how Surfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surfus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Surfus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Surfus families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Surfus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Surfus families in 1891.
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What did your Surfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surfus. 32% of Surfus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Surfus women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Surfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Surfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surfus 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Surfus. 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 137 military records available for the last name Surfus. For the veterans among your Surfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surfus lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Surfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Surfus in 1948 was 28, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surfus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surfus 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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