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Surnow Family History

Surnow 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: Curnow, Snow, Strow, Turnbow, Curbow, Tornow, Sarno, Sanow, Suckow

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Where is the Surnow family from?

You can see how Surnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surnow family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Surnow's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Surnow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surnow 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 4 census records available for the last name Surnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surnow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Surnow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Surnow. For the veterans among your Surnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surnow lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Surnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Surnow in 1987 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surnow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surnow 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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