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Surrel Family History

Surrel 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: Surrey, Surrell, Suriel, Turkel, Burrell, Carrel, Muriel, Serres

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Where is the Surrel family from?

You can see how Surrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surrel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Surrel family living in Cumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Surrel's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 2 other counties had the highest population of Surrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Surrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surrel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Surrel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Surrel. For the veterans among your Surrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surrel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Surrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Surrel in 1972 was 44, and 47 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surrel 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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