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Surendorf Family History

Surendorf 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: Sagendorf, Orendorf, Arensdorf, Schoendorf, Ohlendorf, Orendorff

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Where is the Surendorf family from?

You can see how Surendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Surendorf families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Surendorf's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Surendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Surendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surendorf 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 Surendorf. 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 23 military records available for the last name Surendorf. For the veterans among your Surendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surendorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Surendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Surendorf in 1970 was 62, and 75 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surendorf 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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