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Surmeier Family History

Surmeier 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: Burgmeier, Surgener, Summer, Schreier, Burrier, Meier, Freier

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Where is the Surmeier family from?

You can see how Surmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Surmeier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Surmeier families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Surmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Surmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surmeier. 100% of Surmeier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Surmeier women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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What Surmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Surmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surmeier 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 Surmeier. 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 26 military records available for the last name Surmeier. For the veterans among your Surmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surmeier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Surmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Surmeier in 1968 was 75, and 96 in 2004.

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