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Serrett Family History

Serrett 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: Berrett, Ferrett, Surrett, Errett, Perrett, Merrett, Sterrett

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Where is the Serrett family from?

You can see how Serrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Serrett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Serrett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Serrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serrett 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 Serrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serrett. 54% of Serrett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Cab Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Serrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serrett 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Serrett. 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 267 military records available for the last name Serrett. For the veterans among your Serrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serrett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Serrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Serrett in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serrett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serrett 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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