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Surett Family History

Surett 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: Surette, Syrett, Surrett, Suratt, Brett, Street, Strutt, Burkett

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Where is the Surett family from?

You can see how Surett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Surett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Surett family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Surett's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Surett families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surett 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 Surett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Surett. 100% of Surett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Surett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Surett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surett 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Surett. 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 74 military records available for the last name Surett. For the veterans among your Surett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Surett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Surett in 1959 was 56, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surett 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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