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Surmont Family History

Surmont 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: Sermon, Dumont, Stormont, Surman, Surgent, Sirmons, Guimont, Sermons

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Where is the Surmont family from?

You can see how Surmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surmont family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Surmont families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Surmont's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Surmont families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmont 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 Surmont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surmont. 100% of Surmont men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Surmont women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Surmont family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Surmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmont 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Surmont. 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 83 military records available for the last name Surmont. For the veterans among your Surmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmont lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Surmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Surmont in 1957 was 52, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surmont

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surmont 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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