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Surette Family History

Surette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Suret: probably a nickname from a diminutive of sûr ‘reliable sure’ or a topographic name from a diminutive of sureau ‘elder (tree)’.

Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Surette family from?

You can see how Surette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Surette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 642 Surette families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 85% of all the recorded Surette's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Surette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surette 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 Surette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Surette. 41% of Surette men worked as a Fisherman and 31% of Surette women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Surette were Laborer and Spooler.

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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

  • Fisherman
    41%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    31%
  • Factory Hand
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Spooler
    16%

What Surette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Surette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surette 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Surette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Surette. For the veterans among your Surette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surette lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Surette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Surette in 1951 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surette 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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