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Serafen Family History

Serafen 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: Serafin, Keranen, Gerfen, Serven, Sarafin, Serafino, Serafini

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Where is the Serafen family from?

You can see how Serafen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serafen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Serafen family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Serafen's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Serafen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serafen 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 44 census records available for the last name Serafen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serafen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Serafen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Serafen. For the veterans among your Serafen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serafen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Serafen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Serafen in 1973 was 65, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serafen 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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