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Saerens Family History

Saerens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Saelens, Stevens, Sieren, Ahrens, Serene, Sereno, Sebens, Maertens

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Where is the Saerens family from?

You can see how Saerens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saerens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saerens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Saerens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Saerens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saerens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Saerens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saerens 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Saerens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Saerens. For the veterans among your Saerens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saerens lifespan?

Average Saerens life expectancy in 1965 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saerens 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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