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Surns Family History

Surns 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: Burns, Surls, Turns, Sun, Sund, Duris, Buras, Sens, Suri, Ours

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Where is the Surns family from?

You can see how Surns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Surns families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Surns's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Surns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surns 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 104 census records available for the last name Surns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surns 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Surns. 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 49 military records available for the last name Surns. For the veterans among your Surns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surns lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Surns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Surns in 1972 was 83, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surns 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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