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Surnet Family History

Surnet 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: Burnet, Turner, Street, Burney, Cornet, Turney, Sundt, Gurnett

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Where is the Surnet family from?

You can see how Surnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surnet family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Surnet families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Surnet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Surnet families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Surnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surnet 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Surnet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Surnet. For the veterans among your Surnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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