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Suran Family History

Suran 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: Susan, Supan, Uran, Turan, Sura, Juran, Duran, Saran, Buran, Surman

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Where is the Suran family from?

You can see how Suran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Suran families living in Kent. This was about 30% of all the recorded Suran's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Suran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suran 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 Suran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suran. 15% of Suran men worked as a Labor and 50% of Suran women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suran were Farming and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Suran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suran 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Suran. 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 203 military records available for the last name Suran. For the veterans among your Suran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Suran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Suran in 1962 was 62, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suran 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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