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Surmay Family History

Surmay 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, Sturman, Murray, Furman, Kurman, Duray, Burman, Turman

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Where is the Surmay family from?

You can see how Surmay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surmay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Surmay families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Surmay families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Surmay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Surmay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmay 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 Surmay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surmay. 100% of Surmay men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Surmay women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Surmay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Surmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmay 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Surmay. 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 39 military records available for the last name Surmay. For the veterans among your Surmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Surmay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Surmay in 1966 was 78, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surmay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surmay 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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