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Serbian Family History

Serbian 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: Serbin, Serban, Serlin, Yerian, Servin, Surabian, Terzian, Derian

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Where is the Serbian family from?

You can see how Serbian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serbian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Serbian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Serbian families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Serbian's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Serbian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serbian 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 217 census records available for the last name Serbian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serbian 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Serbian. 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 56 military records available for the last name Serbian. For the veterans among your Serbian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serbian lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Serbian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Serbian in 1978 was 55, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serbian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serbian 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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