Serge Family History

Serge Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Sergi. Possibly also French: from serge.

Old French sarge denoting a type of woolen cloth and hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of this material.

Alternatively, it could originate from the personal name Serge, which comes from Latin Sergius.

For those with Italian roots, Sergi may reflect ancestry linked to this surname.

Overall, this name encompasses both occupational and personal naming traditions across cultures.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Serpe, Berge, Verge, Pere, Sorge, Seger, Jerge, Serie, Bergen, Large

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1K	Military Records
526	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
721	Member Trees

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Where is the Serge family from?

You can see how Serge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Serge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Serge families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Serge's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Serge families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serge 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 Serge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serge.

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Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Serge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serge census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 526 immigration records available for the last name Serge. 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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There are 1K military records available for the last name Serge. For the veterans among your Serge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serge lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Serge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Serge in 1959 was 60, and 54 in 2004.

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Serge Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Sergi. Possibly also French: from serge.

Old French sarge denoting a type of woolen cloth and hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of this material.

Alternatively, it could originate from the personal name Serge, which comes from Latin Sergius.

For those with Italian roots, Sergi may reflect ancestry linked to this surname.

Overall, this name encompasses both occupational and personal naming traditions across cultures.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Serge family from?

What did your Serge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serge.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Serge family records will you find?

What is the average Serge lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Serge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Serge in 1959 was 60, and 54 in 2004.

Serge Family History

Serge Surname Meaning

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Serge Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Serge

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Where is the Serge family from?

What did your Serge ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Serge family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Serge lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Serge family tree

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