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Surtell Family History

Surtell 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, Purtell, Sartell, Hartell, Burrell, Purcell, Bursell, Stell

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Where is the Surtell family from?

You can see how Surtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surtell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Surtell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Surtell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Surtell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Surtell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surtell 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 Surtell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Surtell. 100% of Surtell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Surtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surtell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Surtell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Surtell. For the veterans among your Surtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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