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Seurer Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Saurer .

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


Similar surnames: Feurer, Steurer, Seiler, Steuer, Heuer, Sluder, Reuter, Stuber

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Where is the Seurer family from?

You can see how Seurer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seurer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seurer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Seurer family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Seurer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Seurer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seurer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seurer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seurer. 28% of Seurer men worked as a Farming and 60% of Seurer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seurer were Electrician and House Work. .

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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

  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • House Work
    40%
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Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Seurer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seurer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Seurer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Seurer. For the veterans among your Seurer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seurer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Seurer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Seurer in 1956 was 42, and 59 in 2003.

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