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Serkins Family History

Serkins 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: Perkins, Seekins, Jerkins, Firkins, Serlin, Servin, Sarkis, Burkins

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Where is the Serkins family from?

You can see how Serkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Serkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Serkins family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Serkins's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Serkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serkins 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 Serkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serkins. 100% of Serkins women worked as a Domestic Worker.

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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

  • Domestic Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Serkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serkins 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Serkins. 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 39 military records available for the last name Serkins. For the veterans among your Serkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serkins lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Serkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Serkins in 1980 was 80, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serkins 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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