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Surry Family History

Surry Surname Meaning

see Surrey.

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


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Where is the Surry family from?

You can see how Surry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Surry families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Surry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Surry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surry 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 Surry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Surry. 100% of Surry men worked as an Insurance Agent and 90% of Surry 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Surry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Surry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Surry. 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 884 military records available for the last name Surry. For the veterans among your Surry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surry lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Surry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Surry in 1946 was 29, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surry 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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