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Serbo Family History

Serbo 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: Sorbo, Sebo, Serio, Zerbo, Scerbo, Kerbo, Serra, Mero, Cerro, Gero

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Where is the Serbo family from?

You can see how Serbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serbo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Serbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Serbo families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Serbo's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Serbo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serbo 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 Serbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serbo. 50% of Serbo women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Serbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Serbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serbo 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Serbo. 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 37 military records available for the last name Serbo. For the veterans among your Serbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serbo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Serbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Serbo in 1972 was 80, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serbo 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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