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Surbutt Family History

Surbutt 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: Garbutt, Strutt, Curnutt, Surrett, Surratt, Hurlbutt, Suratt, Turbett

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Where is the Surbutt family from?

You can see how Surbutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surbutt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Surbutt families living in Suffolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Surbutt's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Surbutt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surbutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Surbutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surbutt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Surbutt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Surbutt. For the veterans among your Surbutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surbutt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surbutt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surbutt

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