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Surrette Family History

Surrette Surname Meaning

American French: variant of Surette.

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


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Where is the Surrette family from?

You can see how Surrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surrette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Surrette families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Surrette families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Surrette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Surrette families in 1911.
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What did your Surrette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Surrette. 32% of Surrette men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Surrette women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Fisherman
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Sailor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Waitress
    100%

What Surrette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Surrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surrette 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Surrette. 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 391 military records available for the last name Surrette. For the veterans among your Surrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surrette lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Surrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Surrette in 1947 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surrette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surrette 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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