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Serke Family History

Serke 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: Berke, Serge, Serpe, Serie, Selke, Jerke, Yerke, Gerke, Serra, Kerker

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Where is the Serke family from?

You can see how Serke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Serke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Serke family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Serke's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Serke families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serke 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 Serke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Serke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Serke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serke 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Serke. 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 98 military records available for the last name Serke. For the veterans among your Serke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Serke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Serke in 1965 was 42, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serke 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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