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Surkey Family History

Surkey 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: Surrey, Burkey, Purkey, Sturkey, Turkel, Murley, Turley, Gurley

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Where is the Surkey family from?

You can see how Surkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surkey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Surkey families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Surkey families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Surkey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Surkey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Surkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surkey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Surkey. 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 56 military records available for the last name Surkey. For the veterans among your Surkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Surkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Surkey in 1963 was 85, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surkey 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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