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Surgnier Family History

Surgnier 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: Burgner, Surgener, Turnier, Turner, Burger, Springer, Stringer

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Where is the Surgnier family from?

You can see how Surgnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surgnier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Surgnier families living in Florida. This was about 60% of all the recorded Surgnier's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Surgnier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surgnier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surgnier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Surgnier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Surgnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surgnier 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Surgnier. 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 21 military records available for the last name Surgnier. For the veterans among your Surgnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surgnier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Surgnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Surgnier in 1966 was 67, and 94 in 2002.

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