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Surkitt Family History

Surkitt 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: Burkitt, Burkett, Burritt, Surrett, Turkett, Suitt, Burditt, Surratt

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Where is the Surkitt family from?

You can see how Surkitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surkitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Surkitt families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Surkitt's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Surkitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surkitt 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 Surkitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roadman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Surkitt. 100% of Surkitt men worked as a Roadman and 84% of Surkitt 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

  • Roadman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Surkitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Surkitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surkitt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Surkitt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Surkitt. For the veterans among your Surkitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surkitt lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surkitt

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