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Surmacz Family History

Surmacz 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: Surma, Surace, Surman, Suraci, Surface, Sturman, Kurucz, Furman

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Where is the Surmacz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmacz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Surmacz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surmacz. 100% of Surmacz men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Surmacz women worked as a Trimmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Surmacz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Surmacz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmacz 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Surmacz. 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 102 military records available for the last name Surmacz. For the veterans among your Surmacz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmacz lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Surmacz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Surmacz in 1954 was 40, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surmacz 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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