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Surbey Family History

Surbey Surname Meaning

see Sowerby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Surbey family from?

You can see how Surbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Surbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Surbey families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Surbey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Surbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surbey 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 Surbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Surbey. 60% of Surbey 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Surbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Surbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surbey 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Surbey. 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 60 military records available for the last name Surbey. For the veterans among your Surbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surbey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Surbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Surbey in 1962 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surbey 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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