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Suriff Family History

Suriff 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: Shroff, Griff, Suri, Stiff, Schiff, Turoff, Streiff, Skiff, Riff

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Where is the Suriff family from?

You can see how Suriff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suriff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suriff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Suriff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Suriff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Suriff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suriff 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 17 census records available for the last name Suriff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suriff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Suriff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Suriff. For the veterans among your Suriff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suriff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Suriff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Suriff in 1968 was 51, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suriff 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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