Surkes Family History

Surkes Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Surges, Surles, Burkes, Turkel, Burke, Berkes, Sykes, Serres, Sires, Suresh

720 record(s) for Surkes

317	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
193	Immigration Records
136	Census and Voter Lists
57	Member Trees

Where is the Surkes family from?

You can see how Surkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surkes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Surkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Surkes family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Surkes's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Surkes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Surkes.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Surkes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 136 census records available for the last name Surkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surkes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 193 immigration records available for the last name Surkes. 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.

Military Records

There are 17 military records available for the last name Surkes. For the veterans among your Surkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Surkes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Surkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Surkes in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surkes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.