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Surtain Family History

Surtain 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: Sartain, Curtain, Sultan, Sartin, Curtin, Certain, Stain, Kurtin

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Where is the Surtain family from?

You can see how Surtain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surtain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surtain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Surtain families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Surtain's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Surtain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surtain 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 59 census records available for the last name Surtain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surtain 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Surtain. 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 8 military records available for the last name Surtain. For the veterans among your Surtain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surtain lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Surtain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Surtain in 1984 was 56, and 34 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surtain 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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