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Shurbitt Family History

Shurbitt 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: Sherritt, Skerritt, Burritt, Shutt, Sherratt, Shubin, Hibbitt

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Shurbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurbitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shurbitt. 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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There are 13 military records available for the last name Shurbitt. For the veterans among your Shurbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurbitt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Shurbitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shurbitt in 1974 was 72, and 45 in 2003.

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