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Serain Family History

Serain 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: Serafin, Serlin, Servin, Serbin, Strain, Sprain, Germain, Berlin

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Where is the Serain family from?

You can see how Serain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Serain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Serain family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Serain's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Serain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serain 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 200 census records available for the last name Serain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serain 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Serain. 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 10 military records available for the last name Serain. For the veterans among your Serain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serain 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serain

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