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Serkin Family History

Serkin 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: Serlin, Servin, Sirkin, Sorkin, Perkin, Serbin, Merkin, Gerkin

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Where is the Serkin family from?

You can see how Serkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Serkin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Serkin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Serkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serkin 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 Serkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serkin. 100% of Serkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Serkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serkin 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Serkin. 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 194 military records available for the last name Serkin. For the veterans among your Serkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serkin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Serkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Serkin in 1951 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serkin 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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