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Surlin Family History

Surlin 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: Serlin, Burlin, Curlin, Sumlin, Spurlin, Karlin, Berlin, Carlin

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Where is the Surlin family from?

You can see how Surlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Surlin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Surlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Surlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Surlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surlin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Surlin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Surlin. For the veterans among your Surlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surlin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Surlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Surlin in 1974 was 61, and 69 in 2003.

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