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Surian Family History

Surian 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: Kurian, Gurian, Burian, Urian, Surman, Suriano, Durian, Adrian

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Where is the Surian family from?

You can see how Surian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Surian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Surian family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Surian's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Surian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surian 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 Surian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surian. 34% of Surian men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Surian women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Surian were Fisherman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Fisherman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Surian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Surian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surian 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Surian. 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 42 military records available for the last name Surian. For the veterans among your Surian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Surian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Surian in 1961 was 60, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surian 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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