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Surwillo Family History

Surwillo 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: Murillo, Ursillo, Sordillo, Murrillo, Carrillo, Trillo, Purtill

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Where is the Surwillo family from?

You can see how Surwillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surwillo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Surwillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surwillo family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Surwillo's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Surwillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surwillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surwillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surwillo. 100% of Surwillo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Surwillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surwillo 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Surwillo. 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 49 military records available for the last name Surwillo. For the veterans among your Surwillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surwillo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Surwillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Surwillo in 1963 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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