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Seran Family History

Seran 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: Sera, Beran, Selan, Seman, Saran, Segan, Teran, Serban, German, Bean

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Where is the Seran family from?

You can see how Seran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Seran families living in Kent. This was about 37% of all the recorded Seran's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Seran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seran 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 Seran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seran. 31% of Seran men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Seran women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seran were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Seran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Seran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seran 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Seran. 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 233 military records available for the last name Seran. For the veterans among your Seran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Seran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seran in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seran 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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