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Surmar Family History

Surmar 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: Surma, Surman, Summar, Summer, Sturman, Kumar, Sugar, Parmar, Furman

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Surmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Surmar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Surmar. For the veterans among your Surmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Surmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Surmar in 1978 was 87, and 78 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surmar 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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