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Surasky Family History

Surasky 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: Stransky, Sarisky, Gursky, Shasky, Muraski, Kraska, Barsky, Buras

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Where is the Surasky family from?

You can see how Surasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surasky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Surasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Surasky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Surasky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Surasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surasky 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 Surasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Storekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surasky. 39% of Surasky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Surasky women worked as a Storekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Musician
    16%
  • Lawyer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Storekeeper
    100%

What Surasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Surasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surasky 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Surasky. 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 88 military records available for the last name Surasky. For the veterans among your Surasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surasky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Surasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Surasky in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surasky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surasky 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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