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Surina Family History

Surina Surname Meaning

Slovak (Šurina): derivative of šúr ‘marsh morass’ used as a topographic name for someone who lived near such place.

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname derived from sur ‘ashen gray’ or based on surina ‘men's suit made from gray cloth’.

Russian: feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Surin.

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


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Where is the Surina family from?

You can see how Surina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Surina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Surina families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Surina's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Surina families in 1911.
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What did your Surina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surina. 41% of Surina men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    41%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

What Surina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Surina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surina 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Surina. 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 260 military records available for the last name Surina. For the veterans among your Surina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Surina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Surina in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surina 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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