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Sereika Family History

Sereika 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: Pereira, Pereida, Sereda, Serena, Seroka, Noreika, Serra, Merida

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Where is the Sereika family from?

You can see how Sereika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sereika family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sereika families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sereika's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sereika families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sereika 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 Sereika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Gluer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sereika. 22% of Sereika men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sereika women worked as a Gluer.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Gluer
    100%

What Sereika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Sereika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sereika 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Sereika. 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 77 military records available for the last name Sereika. For the veterans among your Sereika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sereika lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Sereika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sereika in 1962 was 79, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sereika 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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