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Surabian Family History

Surabian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the personal name Surab a derivative of Persian Sohrab (see Sohrabi). It is found mainly in the US.

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


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Where is the Surabian family from?

You can see how Surabian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surabian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Surabian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Surabian families living in California. This was about 24% of all the recorded Surabian's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Surabian families in 1920.
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What did your Surabian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surabian. 22% of Surabian men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Surabian women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Surabian were Mechanic and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Surabian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Surabian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surabian 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Surabian. 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 123 military records available for the last name Surabian. For the veterans among your Surabian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surabian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Surabian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Surabian in 1962 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surabian 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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