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Surdam Family History

Surdam Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Surdam family from?

You can see how Surdam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surdam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surdam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Surdam family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Surdam's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Surdam families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surdam 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 Surdam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surdam. 30% of Surdam men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Surdam women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Surdam were Mason and Cook.

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Mason
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Surdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surdam 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Surdam. 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 438 military records available for the last name Surdam. For the veterans among your Surdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surdam lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Surdam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Surdam in 1949 was 47, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surdam 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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