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Serdel Family History

Serdel 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: Seidel, Seydel, Mergel, Herder, Sandel, Edel, Redel, Sindel, Wendel

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Where is the Serdel family from?

You can see how Serdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serdel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Serdel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Serdel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Serdel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Serdel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serdel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serdel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serdel. 100% of Serdel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Serdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serdel 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Serdel. 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 34 military records available for the last name Serdel. For the veterans among your Serdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serdel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Serdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Serdel in 1968 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serdel 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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