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Surman Family History

Surman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Shurman or Sherman with Sh- unpalatalized to S-.

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


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Where is the Surman family from?

You can see how Surman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Surman families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Surman's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Surman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surman 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 Surman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Surman. 13% of Surman men worked as a Gardener and 72% of Surman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Surman were General Labourer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • General Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Surman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Surman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Surman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Surman. For the veterans among your Surman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Surman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Surman in 1957 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surman 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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