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Serkes Family History

Serkes 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: Berkes, Serres, Perkes, Seres, Merkes, Yerkes, Kerkes, Kerker, Berke

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Where is the Serkes family from?

You can see how Serkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Serkes families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Serkes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Serkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serkes 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 Serkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serkes. 50% of Serkes men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Solicitor
    50%

What Serkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Serkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serkes 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Serkes. 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 34 military records available for the last name Serkes. For the veterans among your Serkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serkes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Serkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Serkes in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serkes 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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