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Serf Family History

Serf 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: Sera, Seif, Cerf, Senf, Self, Serr, Seff, Serra, Berg, Leaf

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Where is the Serf family from?

You can see how Serf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Serf families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Serf's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Serf families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serf 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 Serf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serf. 58% of Serf men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Serf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Serf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serf 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Serf. 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 232 military records available for the last name Serf. For the veterans among your Serf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Serf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Serf in 1968 was 81, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serf 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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