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Seren Family History

Seren 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: Sieren, Serene, Siren, Sereno, Deren, Serven, Seres, Soren, Serena

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Where is the Seren family from?

You can see how Seren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Seren families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Seren's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Seren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seren 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 Seren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seren. 60% of Seren men worked as a Weaver and 34% of Seren women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seren were Mechanic and Seamstress.

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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

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Seren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Seren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seren 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Seren. 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 408 military records available for the last name Seren. For the veterans among your Seren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seren lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Seren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Seren in 1948 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seren 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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