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Sur Family History

Sur Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sauer.

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: nickname from Sanskrit šūra ‘brave’.

Korean: variant of Sŏ (see So).

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


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Where is the Sur family from?

You can see how Sur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sur families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sur's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sur families in 1911.
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What did your Sur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sur. 32% of Sur men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sur women worked as a Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Seaman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sur 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sur. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Sur. For the veterans among your Sur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sur in 1963 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sur 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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