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Surcey Family History

Surcey 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: Surrey, Murley, Turley, Lucey, Gurley, Curley, Durley, Hurley, Burney

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Where is the Surcey family from?

You can see how Surcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surcey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surcey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Surcey families living in Louisiana. This was about 61% of all the recorded Surcey's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Surcey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surcey 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 Surcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surcey. 60% of Surcey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Surcey women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Surcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Surcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surcey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Surcey. 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 73 military records available for the last name Surcey. For the veterans among your Surcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surcey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Surcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Surcey in 1963 was 71, and 32 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surcey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surcey 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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