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Suris Family History

Suris Surname Meaning

Catalan (Surís): possibly a nickname from French souris ‘mouse’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Suris family from?

You can see how Suris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Suris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Suris families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Suris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Suris families in 1891.
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What did your Suris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suris. 34% of Suris men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Suris women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suris were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suris 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Suris. 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 120 military records available for the last name Suris. For the veterans among your Suris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suris lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Suris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Suris in 1955 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suris 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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