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Surges Family History

Surges Surname Meaning

German: possibly a Rhenish form of Surke a nickname for a grumpy person from Middle High German.

Low German sur ‘sour’ + the diminutive suffix -ke.

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


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You can see how Surges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Surges families living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Surges's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Surges families in 1891.
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What did your Surges ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Surges. 100% of Surges men worked as an Incapacitated.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 165 immigration records available for the last name Surges. 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 387 military records available for the last name Surges. For the veterans among your Surges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surges lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Surges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Surges in 1945 was 30, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surges 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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