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Surell Family History

Surell 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: Surrell, Durell, Burell, Sumrell, Sorell, Suell, Sell, Sewell

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Where is the Surell family from?

You can see how Surell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Surell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Surell families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Surell's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Surell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surell 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 Surell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surell. 50% of Surell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Surell women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Surell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Surell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surell 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Surell. 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 53 military records available for the last name Surell. For the veterans among your Surell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1999, in the United States, Surell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Surell in 1948 was 71, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surell 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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