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Surtan Family History

Surtan 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: Sultan, Surman, Sturman, Susan, Urban, Furman, Kurian, Kurman, Kurta

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Where is the Surtan family from?

You can see how Surtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surtan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Surtan families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Surtan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Surtan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Surtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surtan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Surtan. 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 military records available for the last name Surtan. For the veterans among your Surtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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