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Seraphin Family History

Seraphin Surname Meaning

German; French (Séraphin); West Indian (mainly Haiti also e.g. Dominica; in Haiti Martinique and Guadeloupe Séraphin): from the personal name Seraphin (French Séraphin); see Serafin. This surname was brought to the US mainly from Haiti where it is by far most common.

Americanized form of Polish German Italian Slovak or Czech Serafin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Seraphin family from?

You can see how Seraphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seraphin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Seraphin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Seraphin family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seraphin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Seraphin families in 1891.
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What did your Seraphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Core Maker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seraphin. 50% of Seraphin men worked as a Core Maker and 60% of Seraphin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seraphin were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Core Maker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seraphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seraphin 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Seraphin. 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 633 military records available for the last name Seraphin. For the veterans among your Seraphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seraphin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Seraphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Seraphin in 1962 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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