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Surina Name Meaning

Slovak (Šurina): derivative of šúr ‘marsh morass’ used as a topographic name for someone who lived near such place. Slovenian and Croatian: nickname derived from sur ‘ashen gray’ or based on surina ‘men's suit made from gray cloth’. Russian: feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Surin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Suing, Surdam, Spring, Serna, Furia, Urena, Surma, Kubina, Supino

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Where is the Surina family from?

You can see how Surina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Surina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Surina families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Surina's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Surina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surina. 41% of Surina men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Helper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Surina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surina 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Surina. 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 260 military records available for the last name Surina. For the veterans among your Surina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Surina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Surina in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

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