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Surrett Name Meaning

American French: variant of Sarratt . American French: variant of Surette . Possibly also English: variant of Sarratt .

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


Similar surnames: Surratt, Sharrett, Current, Surette, Surrette, Gurnett, Merrett

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Where is the Surrett family from?

You can see how Surrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Surrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Surrett families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 74% of all the recorded Surrett's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Surrett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Surrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Surrett. 67% of Surrett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Surrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surrett 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Surrett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 820 military records available for the last name Surrett. For the veterans among your Surrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surrett lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Surrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Surrett in 1952 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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