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Surs Family History

Surs 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: Suri, Ours, Sura, Sur, Suss, Sours, Jurs, Surls, Turk, Sun

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Where is the Surs family from?

You can see how Surs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Surs families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Surs's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Surs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Surs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surs 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Surs. 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 36 military records available for the last name Surs. For the veterans among your Surs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surs lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Surs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Surs in 1985 was 66, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surs 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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