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Sermier Family History

Sermier 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: Verdier, Ferrier, Semler, Semper, Dermer, Perrier, Germer, Berrier

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Where is the Sermier family from?

You can see how Sermier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sermier family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Sermier families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Sermier family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sermier's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Sermier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sermier 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 Sermier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painterdecorator Builders Handy Man was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sermier. 100% of Sermier men worked as a Painterdecorator Builders Handy Man.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painterdecorator Builders Handy Man
    100%

What Sermier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Sermier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sermier 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sermier. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sermier. For the veterans among your Sermier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sermier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Sermier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sermier in 1971 was 52, and 73 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sermier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sermier 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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