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Sering Family History

Sering 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: Spring, Hering, Sebring, Bering, String, Syring, Seering, Dering

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Where is the Sering family from?

You can see how Sering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Sering families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sering's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sering 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 Sering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sering. 23% of Sering men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Sering women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sering were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sering 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Sering. 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 416 military records available for the last name Sering. For the veterans among your Sering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sering lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sering in 1964 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sering 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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