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Surnak Family History

Surnak 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: Burak, Kurnik, Sarna, Sura, Burnap, Hornak, Sirak, Sudak, Dornak

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Where is the Surnak family from?

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

What Surnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Surnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surnak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Surnak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Surnak. For the veterans among your Surnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surnak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Surnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Surnak in 1974 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surnak 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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