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Surbaugh Family History

Surbaugh Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Surbach a habitational name from a minor place called with Middle Low German sūr ‘sour’ (or sure ‘sorrel’).

+ beke ‘creek’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Surbaugh family from?

You can see how Surbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Surbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Surbaugh family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Surbaugh's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Surbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surbaugh 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 Surbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surbaugh. 36% of Surbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Surbaugh women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Surbaugh were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Surbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Surbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surbaugh 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Surbaugh. 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 428 military records available for the last name Surbaugh. For the veterans among your Surbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surbaugh lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Surbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Surbaugh in 1947 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surbaugh 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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