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Surdell Family History

Surdell 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: Sundell, Surrell, Burdell, Rundell, Burrell, Cardell, Purcell

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Where is the Surdell family from?

You can see how Surdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surdell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Surdell families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Surdell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Surdell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surdell. 50% of Surdell men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%
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What Surdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Surdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surdell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Surdell. 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 18 military records available for the last name Surdell. For the veterans among your Surdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surdell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Surdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Surdell in 1964 was 64, and 79 in 2003.

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