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Serner Family History

Serner 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: Berner, Kerner, Lerner, Derner, Seiner, Gerner, Serber, Segner

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Where is the Serner family from?

You can see how Serner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Serner families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Serner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Serner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serner 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 Serner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serner. 28% of Serner men worked as a Salesman and 42% of Serner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serner were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Serner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Serner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serner 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Serner. 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 290 military records available for the last name Serner. For the veterans among your Serner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Serner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Serner in 1966 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serner 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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