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Schurgin Family History

Schurgin 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: Schurig, Schurman, Schuring, Spurgin, Schur, Schein, Schlein, Chernin

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Where is the Schurgin family from?

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

What did your Schurgin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Schurgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurgin 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Schurgin. 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 Schurgin. For the veterans among your Schurgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schurgin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Schurgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schurgin in 1961 was 47, and 83 in 2003.

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