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Surris Family History

Surris 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: Sarris, Burris, Morris, Harris, Curtis, Norris, Duris, Suri, Currie

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Where is the Surris family from?

You can see how Surris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surris family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Surris families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Surris family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Surris's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Surris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surris 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 Surris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Warehouse Corset Textile was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Surris. 100% of Surris men worked as a Warehouse Corset Textile.

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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

  • Warehouse Corset Textile
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Surris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surris 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Surris. 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 17 military records available for the last name Surris. For the veterans among your Surris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surris lifespan?

Average Surris life expectancy in 1977 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surris 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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