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Shurgan Family History

Shurgan 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: Shurman, Thurman, Sturman, Sherman, Horgan, Saurman, Hulgan, Kurgan

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Where is the Shurgan family from?

You can see how Shurgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurgan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shurgan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shurgan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shurgan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shurgan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurgan 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 98 census records available for the last name Shurgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurgan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shurgan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shurgan. For the veterans among your Shurgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurgan lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Shurgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shurgan in 1986 was 89, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurgan 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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