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Sercy Family History

Sercy 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: Percy, Mercy, Searcy, Sircy, Berry, Terry, Serra, Merry, Darcy, Dery

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Where is the Sercy family from?

You can see how Sercy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sercy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sercy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Sercy families living in Kentucky. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sercy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sercy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sercy 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 Sercy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sercy. 64% of Sercy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sercy women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sercy were Musician and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Musician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Sercy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sercy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sercy 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sercy. 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 218 military records available for the last name Sercy. For the veterans among your Sercy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sercy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sercy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sercy in 1956 was 37, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sercy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sercy 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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