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Surus Family History

Surus 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: Surls, Surfus, Cyrus, Burns, Duris, Brus, Buras, Prus, Suri, Ours

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Where is the Surus family from?

You can see how Surus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surus family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Surus's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Surus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surus 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 29 census records available for the last name Surus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surus 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Surus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Surus. For the veterans among your Surus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Surus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Surus in 1968 was 68, and 85 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surus 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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