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Surch Family History

Surch Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Search.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Surch family from?

You can see how Surch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Surch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Surch families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Surch's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Surch families in 1891.
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What did your Surch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Surch. 100% of Surch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Surch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surch 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Surch. 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 Surch. For the veterans among your Surch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Surch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Surch in 1955 was 58, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surch 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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