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Serlin Family History

Serlin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from a pet form of the Yiddish female personal name Sere a variant of Sore ‘Sarah’ (see Sorin).

The name reflects a common practice in naming conventions where maternal lineage is highlighted.

The use of the Yiddish form signifies the cultural heritage associated with eastern Ashkenazic Jews.

Additionally, the incorporation of the Slavic possessive suffix -in indicates a blending of linguistic traditions.

This name is an example of how personal names evolve and adapt across cultures and languages.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Serlin family from?

You can see how Serlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Serlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Serlin families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Serlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Serlin families in 1891.
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What did your Serlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Serlin. 50% of Serlin men worked as a Wood Machinist and 100% of Serlin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    50%
  • Cabinet Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Serlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serlin 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Serlin. 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 203 military records available for the last name Serlin. For the veterans among your Serlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Serlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Serlin in 1963 was 64, and 65 in 2004.

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