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Surmiak Family History

Surmiak 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, Surman, Sturman, Nurmi, Durick, Suri, Furman, Kurian, Kurman

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Where is the Surmiak family from?

You can see how Surmiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surmiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surmiak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Surmiak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Surmiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmiak 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 Surmiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Molder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surmiak. 100% of Surmiak men worked as a Molder.

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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

  • Molder
    100%

What Surmiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Surmiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmiak 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Surmiak. 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 19 military records available for the last name Surmiak. For the veterans among your Surmiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmiak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Surmiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Surmiak in 1966 was 74, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surmiak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surmiak 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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