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Surakus Family History

Surakus 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: Straus, Surfus, Strauss, Buras, Kuras, Burak, Straka, Wirkus, Ramus

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Where is the Surakus family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surakus 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 Surakus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surakus. 100% of Surakus men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Surakus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Surakus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surakus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Surakus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Surakus. For the veterans among your Surakus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surakus lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Surakus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Surakus in 1985 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surakus 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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