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Suryan Family History

Suryan 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: Bryan, O'ryan, Urban, Ryan, Furman, Kurian, Bunyan, Kurman, Durban

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Where is the Suryan family from?

You can see how Suryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suryan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Suryan family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Suryan's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Suryan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suryan 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 Suryan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suryan. 55% of Suryan men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Manager
    19%

What Suryan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Suryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suryan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Suryan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Suryan. For the veterans among your Suryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suryan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Suryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Suryan in 1977 was 88, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suryan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suryan 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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