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Serimshaw Family History

Serimshaw 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: Grimshaw, Kershaw, Ramshaw, Henshaw, Sridhar, Deshaw, Schrimsher

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Where is the Serimshaw family from?

You can see how Serimshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serimshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Serimshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Serimshaw families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Serimshaw's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Serimshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serimshaw 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 Serimshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serimshaw. 100% of Serimshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Serimshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serimshaw 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Serimshaw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Serimshaw. For the veterans among your Serimshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serimshaw lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serimshaw

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