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Surhoff Family History

Surhoff 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: Sudhoff, Shroff, Puthoff, Turoff, Karhoff, Uphoff, Uthoff, Sarnoff

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Where is the Surhoff family from?

You can see how Surhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Surhoff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Surhoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Surhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surhoff 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 181 census records available for the last name Surhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surhoff 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Surhoff. 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 25 military records available for the last name Surhoff. For the veterans among your Surhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surhoff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Surhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Surhoff in 1957 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surhoff 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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