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Surpson Family History

Surpson 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: Surgeon, Burson, Sampson, Upson, Simpson, Sarson, Sornson, Curson

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Where is the Surpson family from?

You can see how Surpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surpson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Surpson families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Surpson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Surpson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surpson 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 34 census records available for the last name Surpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surpson 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Surpson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Surpson. For the veterans among your Surpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surpson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surpson 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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