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Surmi Family History

Surmi 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: Nurmi, Suri, Suomi, Surma, Sari, Sui, Tuomi, Sturm, Turi, Sami

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Where is the Surmi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmi 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 Surmi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Surmi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Surmi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmi 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Surmi. 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 Surmi. For the veterans among your Surmi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmi lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Surmi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Surmi in 1951 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surmi 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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