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Sursher Family History

Sursher 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: Usher, Purser, Sucher, Lusher, Rusher, Surber, Oursler, Busher

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Where is the Sursher family from?

You can see how Sursher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sursher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sursher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Sursher families living in Indiana. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sursher's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sursher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Sursher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sursher 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sursher. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sursher. For the veterans among your Sursher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sursher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sursher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sursher

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