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Surmons Family History

Surmons 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: Sirmons, Sermons, Simmons, Sermon, Tummons, Simons, Sammons, Symons

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Where is the Surmons family from?

You can see how Surmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surmons family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Surmons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Surmons family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Surmons's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Surmons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmons 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 112 census records available for the last name Surmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmons 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Surmons. 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 54 military records available for the last name Surmons. For the veterans among your Surmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmons lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Surmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Surmons in 1972 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surmons 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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