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Serwer Family History

Serwer 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: Serber, Server, Berner, Seller, Berger, Kerker, Setter, Herder

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Where is the Serwer family from?

You can see how Serwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serwer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Serwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Serwer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Serwer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Serwer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serwer 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 Serwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serwer. 67% of Serwer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Serwer women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Serwer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Serwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serwer 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Serwer. 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 55 military records available for the last name Serwer. For the veterans among your Serwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serwer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Serwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Serwer in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serwer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serwer 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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