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Serbes Family History

Serbes 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: Serres, Derbes, Erbes, Serber, Seres, Serbus, Forbes, Hermes, Terres

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Where is the Serbes family from?

You can see how Serbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serbes family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Serbes families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Serbes's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Serbes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serbes 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 46 census records available for the last name Serbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serbes 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Serbes. 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 16 military records available for the last name Serbes. For the veterans among your Serbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serbes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Serbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Serbes in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serbes 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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