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Surnson Family History

Surnson 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: Sornson, Surgeon, Burson, Stenson, Sorenson, Bernson, Swenson

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Where is the Surnson family from?

You can see how Surnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surnson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Surnson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Surnson families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Surnson's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Surnson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Surnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surnson 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Surnson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Surnson. For the veterans among your Surnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surnson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Surnson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Surnson in 1967 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surnson 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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