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Surley Family History

Surley Surname Meaning

see Searle. Some of the bearers cited here may belong to (2). from Mac Somhairle see McSorley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Surley family from?

You can see how Surley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Surley families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Surley's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Surley families in 1891.
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What did your Surley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Surley. 100% of Surley 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Surley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surley 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Surley. 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 162 military records available for the last name Surley. For the veterans among your Surley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Surley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Surley in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surley 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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