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Surk Family History

Surk 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: Turk, Suri, Durk, Burk, Sura, Sur, Suk, Yurk, Sark, Murk

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Where is the Surk family from?

You can see how Surk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Surk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Surk family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Surk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Surk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surk. 56% of Surk 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
    56%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Surk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surk 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Surk. 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 34 military records available for the last name Surk. For the veterans among your Surk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surk lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Surk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Surk in 1976 was 76, and 77 in 1998.

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