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Surowski Family History

Surowski 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: Turowski, Zurowski, Kurowski, Borowski, Sadowski, Ostrowski, Zurawski

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Where is the Surowski family from?

You can see how Surowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surowski family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Surowski's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Surowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surowski 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 Surowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stone Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surowski. 50% of Surowski men worked as a Stone Cutter.

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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

  • Stone Cutter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Surowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Surowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surowski 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Surowski. 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 24 military records available for the last name Surowski. For the veterans among your Surowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Surowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Surowski in 1963 was 84, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surowski 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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