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Surrell Name Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Sorrell Altered form of French Canadian Sorel 2 and in some cases possibly also of French Sorel 1 a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Darrell, Hurrell, Spurrell, Orrell, Gorrell, Purcell, Burrell

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Where is the Surrell family from?

You can see how Surrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Surrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Surrell families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Surrell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Surrell families in 1911.
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What did your Surrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surrell. 37% of Surrell men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Surrell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Surrell were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Surrell. 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 504 military records available for the last name Surrell. For the veterans among your Surrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surrell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Surrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Surrell in 1951 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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