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Surawski Family History

Surawski 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: Zurawski, Murawski, Turowski, Morawski, Sulewski, Stawski, Kujawski

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Where is the Surawski family from?

You can see how Surawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Surawski families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Surawski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Surawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surawski 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 Surawski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Surawski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Surawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surawski 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Surawski. 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 94 military records available for the last name Surawski. For the veterans among your Surawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surawski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Surawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Surawski in 1963 was 80, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surawski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surawski 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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