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Surovitz Family History

Surovitz 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: Hurvitz, Horovitz, Horowitz, Purohit, Surowiec, Rovito, Ravitz

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Where is the Surovitz family from?

You can see how Surovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Surovitz families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Surovitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Surovitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Surovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surovitz 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Surovitz. 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 21 military records available for the last name Surovitz. For the veterans among your Surovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surovitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Surovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Surovitz in 1970 was 50, and 70 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surovitz 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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