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Surlock Family History

Surlock 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: Scurlock, Hurlock, Spurlock, Burlock, Bullock, Sherlock, Shryock

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Where is the Surlock family from?

You can see how Surlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surlock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Surlock families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Surlock family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Surlock's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Surlock families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surlock 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 Surlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surlock. 100% of Surlock men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Surlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Surlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surlock 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Surlock. 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 28 military records available for the last name Surlock. For the veterans among your Surlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surlock lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Surlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Surlock in 1976 was 53, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surlock 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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