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Surtman Family History

Surtman 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, Putman, Wortman, Sultan, Furman, Kurman, Portman

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Where is the Surtman family from?

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

What did your Surtman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Surtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surtman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Surtman. 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 60 military records available for the last name Surtman. For the veterans among your Surtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surtman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Surtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Surtman in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2001.

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