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Saurey Family History

Saurey Surname 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: Saurer, Carey, Maurer, Sankey, Audrey, Rarey, Sauter, Sacre, Fairey

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Where is the Saurey family from?

You can see how Saurey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saurey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saurey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Saurey family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saurey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Saurey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saurey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saurey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saurey. 72% of Saurey men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Saurey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Saurey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saurey 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Saurey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Saurey. For the veterans among your Saurey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saurey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Saurey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Saurey in 1964 was 71, and 24 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saurey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saurey 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.

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