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Serpes Family History

Serpes 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: Serres, Serpe, Serpas, Seres, Hermes, Terres, Semper, Berkes, Verges

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Where is the Serpes family from?

You can see how Serpes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serpes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Serpes family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Serpes's in USA. California had the highest population of Serpes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serpes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Serpes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serpes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Serpes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Serpes. For the veterans among your Serpes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serpes lifespan?

Average Serpes life expectancy in 1979 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serpes 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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