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Surmann Family History

Surmann 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: Surman, Sturman, Bermann, Furman, Karmann, Kurman, Ruhmann, Burman

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Where is the Surmann family from?

You can see how Surmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Surmann families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Surmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Surmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surmann. 34% of Surmann men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Surmann women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Surmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Surmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmann 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Surmann. 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 233 military records available for the last name Surmann. For the veterans among your Surmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Surmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Surmann in 1964 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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