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Surbrugg Family History

Surbrugg Name 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: Surbaugh, Sirbaugh, Verbrugge, Surridge, Sprung, Arbaugh, Sugrue

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Where is the Surbrugg family from?

You can see how Surbrugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surbrugg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Surbrugg families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Surbrugg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Surbrugg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surbrugg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surbrugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surbrugg. 100% of Surbrugg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Surbrugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surbrugg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Surbrugg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Surbrugg. For the veterans among your Surbrugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surbrugg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Surbrugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Surbrugg in 1971 was 43, and 75 in 2000.

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