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Seraiva Family History

Seraiva 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: Saraiva, Serra, Percival, Serafin, Araiza, Merida, Sliva, Sergio

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Where is the Seraiva family from?

You can see how Seraiva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seraiva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seraiva family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Seraiva's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Seraiva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seraiva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Seraiva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Seraiva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seraiva 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Seraiva. 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 10 military records available for the last name Seraiva. For the veterans among your Seraiva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seraiva lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Seraiva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Seraiva in 1968 was 74, and 65 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seraiva 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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