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Surbur Family History

Surbur 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: Surber, Furber, Sudbury, Srour, Serber, Sorber, Suber, Sarber, Serbus

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Where is the Surbur family from?

You can see how Surbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surbur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surbur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Surbur families living in Alabama. This was about 26% of all the recorded Surbur's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Surbur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surbur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Surbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surbur 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Surbur. 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 37 military records available for the last name Surbur. For the veterans among your Surbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surbur lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Surbur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Surbur in 1975 was 40, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surbur 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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