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Surdal Family History

Surdal 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: Surdam, Suda, Sandal, Burda, Sundahl, Sura, Urdahl, Sudak, Sudol

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Where is the Surdal family from?

You can see how Surdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surdal family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Surdal family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Surdal's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Surdal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surdal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Surdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surdal 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Surdal. 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 4 military records available for the last name Surdal. For the veterans among your Surdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surdal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Surdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Surdal in 1976 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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