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Serkel Family History

Serkel 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: Seckel, Merkel, Sterkel, Perkel, Sekel, Berkel, Zerkel, Seikel

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Where is the Serkel family from?

You can see how Serkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serkel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Serkel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Serkel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Serkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Serkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serkel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Serkel. 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 23 military records available for the last name Serkel. For the veterans among your Serkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serkel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Serkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Serkel in 1974 was 80, and 84 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serkel 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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