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Serls Family History

Serls 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: Seres, Sirls, Surls, Searls, Seals, Seils, Sells, Serra, Sell, Perla

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Where is the Serls family from?

You can see how Serls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serls family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Serls families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Serls's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Serls families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serls 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 Serls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serls. 100% of Serls 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 996 census records available for the last name Serls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serls 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Serls. 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 175 military records available for the last name Serls. For the veterans among your Serls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serls lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Serls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Serls in 1965 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serls

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serls 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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