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Surat Family History

Surat 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: Sura, Murat, Suratt, Mura, Sarah, Hurst, Ducat, Susan, Buras, Dura

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Where is the Surat family from?

You can see how Surat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Surat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Surat families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Surat's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Surat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surat 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 Surat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surat. 67% of Surat 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Surat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Surat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surat 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Surat. 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 203 military records available for the last name Surat. For the veterans among your Surat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surat lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Surat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Surat in 1972 was 37, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surat 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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