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Surplis Family History

Surplis 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: Surprise, Surls, Surles, Curtis, Turpin, Solis, Duris, Suri, Serlin

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Where is the Surplis family from?

You can see how Surplis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surplis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Surplis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Surplis families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Surplis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Surplis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surplis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Surplis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Surplis. 100% of Surplis men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Surplis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Surplis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surplis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Surplis. 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 52 military records available for the last name Surplis. For the veterans among your Surplis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surplis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Surplis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Surplis in 1974 was 82, and 77 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surplis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surplis 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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