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Surl Family History

Surl 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: Suri, Sura, Sur, Suhl, Burl, Curl, Surls, Wurl, Purl, Turk

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Where is the Surl family from?

You can see how Surl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Surl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Surl families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Surl's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Surl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surl 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 Surl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Surl. 100% of Surl 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 Surl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Surl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surl 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Surl. 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 18 military records available for the last name Surl. For the veterans among your Surl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surl lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Surl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Surl in 1988 was 81, and 75 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surl 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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