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Surmiller Family History

Surmiller 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: Aumiller, Sawmiller, Miller, Spiller, Siller, Stiller, Schiller

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Where is the Surmiller family from?

You can see how Surmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surmiller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surmiller family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Surmiller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Surmiller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Surmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Surmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmiller 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Surmiller. 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 4 military records available for the last name Surmiller. For the veterans among your Surmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmiller lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Surmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Surmiller in 1969 was 73, and 44 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surmiller 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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