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Surum Family History

Surum 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: Sorum, Burum, Shrum, Strum, Strom, Drum, Suri, Borum, Narum, Sturm

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Where is the Surum family from?

You can see how Surum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Surum families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Surum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Surum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surum 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 49 census records available for the last name Surum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surum 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Surum. 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 14 military records available for the last name Surum. For the veterans among your Surum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Surum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Surum in 1966 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surum 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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