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Surpris Family History

Surpris Surname Meaning

Haitian: nickname from French surpris ‘surprised’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Surpris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surpris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Surpris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Surpris families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Surpris's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Surpris families in 1891.
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There are 80 census records available for the last name Surpris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surpris 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Surpris. 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 1 military records available for the last name Surpris. For the veterans among your Surpris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surpris lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Surpris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Surpris in 1984 was 70, and 60 in 1997.

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