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Surplus Family History

Surplus Surname Meaning

see Surplice.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Surplus family from?

You can see how Surplus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surplus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Surplus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Surplus families living in Warwickshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Surplus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Surplus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surplus 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 Surplus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surplus. 42% of Surplus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Surplus women worked as an Attendant.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Lawyer
    17%
  • Telegraph Operater
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Surplus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Surplus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surplus 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Surplus. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Surplus. For the veterans among your Surplus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surplus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Surplus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Surplus in 1962 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surplus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surplus 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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