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Sermo Family History

Sermo 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: Sermon, Serio, Semo, Serra, Sorbo, Mero, Cerro, Gero, Pero, Sergio

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Where is the Sermo family from?

You can see how Sermo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sermo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sermo families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sermo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sermo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sermo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sermo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sermo. 100% of Sermo men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Sermo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sermo 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sermo. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sermo. For the veterans among your Sermo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sermo lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Sermo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sermo in 1980 was 61, and 77 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sermo 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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