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Surim Family History

Surim 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: Suri, Strom, Prim, Shim, Duris, Sari, Sui, Trim, Salim, Turin

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Where is the Surim family from?

You can see how Surim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surim family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Surim families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Surim's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Surim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surim 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 41 census records available for the last name Surim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surim 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Surim. 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 3 military records available for the last name Surim. For the veterans among your Surim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Surim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Surim in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surim 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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