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Serata Family History

Serata 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: Serrata, Serota, Perata, Seratt, Serra, Arata, Serrato, Sera, Salata

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Where is the Serata family from?

You can see how Serata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Serata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Serata families living in Texas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Serata's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Serata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serata. 48% of Serata men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Serata women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serata were Cutter and 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
    48%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Cutter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Serata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Serata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serata 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Serata. 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 47 military records available for the last name Serata. For the veterans among your Serata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serata lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Serata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Serata in 1963 was 68, and 94 in 2000.

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