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Suren Family History

Suren 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: Uren, Buren, Siren, Suen, Duren, Ouren, Soren, Muren, Turek, Sun

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Where is the Suren family from?

You can see how Suren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Suren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Suren families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suren's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Suren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suren. 50% of Suren men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Suren women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suren 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Suren. 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 439 military records available for the last name Suren. For the veterans among your Suren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Suren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Suren in 1963 was 70, and 67 in 2002.

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