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Suhrig Family History

Suhrig 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: Uhrig, Suri, Suhr, Rehrig, Suhre, Durig, Schrag, Schurig, Ihrig

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Where is the Suhrig family from?

You can see how Suhrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhrig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Suhrig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Suhrig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Suhrig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suhrig 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 14 census records available for the last name Suhrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhrig 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Suhrig. 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 24 military records available for the last name Suhrig. For the veterans among your Suhrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhrig lifespan?

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