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Survance Family History

Survance 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: Purviance, Surace, Durrance, Surface, France, Durante, Murnane

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Where is the Survance family from?

You can see how Survance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Survance family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Survance families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Survance's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Survance families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Survance 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 Survance ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Survance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Survance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Survance 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Survance. 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 34 military records available for the last name Survance. For the veterans among your Survance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Survance lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Survance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Survance in 1971 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Survance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Survance 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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