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Surmeyer Family History

Surmeyer 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: Surgener, Harmeyer, Dreyer, Summer, Meyer, Neumeyer, Schreyer

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Where is the Surmeyer family from?

You can see how Surmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Surmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Surmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Surmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmeyer 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 78 census records available for the last name Surmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmeyer 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Surmeyer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Surmeyer. For the veterans among your Surmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmeyer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Surmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Surmeyer in 1975 was 64, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surmeyer 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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