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Sureff Family History

Sureff 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: Streff, Shroff, Reff, Sheff, Suresh, Turoff, Steff, Streiff, Scheff

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Where is the Sureff family from?

You can see how Sureff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sureff family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Sureff family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sureff's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sureff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sureff 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 27 census records available for the last name Sureff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sureff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sureff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sureff. For the veterans among your Sureff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sureff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sureff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sureff in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sureff 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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