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Surofsky Family History

Surofsky 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: Borofsky, Ostrofsky, Brodsky, Turowski, Ostrovsky, Grodsky, Trosky

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Where is the Surofsky family from?

You can see how Surofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Surofsky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Surofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Surofsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Surofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surofsky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Surofsky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Surofsky. For the veterans among your Surofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surofsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Surofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Surofsky in 1970 was 73, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surofsky 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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