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Surdan Family History

Surdan 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: Surman, Surdam, Jordan, Burden, Sturman, Susan, Urban, Sultan, Furman

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Where is the Surdan family from?

You can see how Surdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Surdan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Surdan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Surdan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surdan 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 Surdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surdan. 62% of Surdan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Surdan women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farmer (partner)
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Surdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Surdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surdan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Surdan. 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 130 military records available for the last name Surdan. For the veterans among your Surdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surdan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Surdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Surdan in 1972 was 78, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surdan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surdan 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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