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Surr Family History

Surr Surname Meaning

possibly from Old French sor sieur the oblique case form of sire; see Syer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Surr family from?

You can see how Surr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Surr families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Surr families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Surr's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Surr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surr 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 Surr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Surr. 60% of Surr men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Surr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Surr were Farm Labourer and Cotton Mill Winder.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Farm Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Cotton Mill Winder
    5%

What Surr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Surr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surr 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Surr. 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 711 military records available for the last name Surr. For the veterans among your Surr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surr lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Surr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Surr in 1970 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surr 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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