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Serle Family History

Serle Surname Meaning

see Searle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Serle family from?

You can see how Serle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Serle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Serle families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Serle's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Serle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serle 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 Serle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Serle. 50% of Serle men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Serle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serle were Wheelwright and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Wheelwright
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Serle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Serle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serle 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Serle. 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 639 military records available for the last name Serle. For the veterans among your Serle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Serle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Serle in 1962 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serle 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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