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Serna Family History

Serna Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places called La Serna from serna ‘grainfield’ or ‘little estate’ (of Celtic origin).

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


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Where is the Serna family from?

You can see how Serna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Serna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Serna families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Serna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Serna families in 1891.
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What did your Serna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serna. 100% of Serna 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Serna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serna 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Serna. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Serna. For the veterans among your Serna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serna lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Serna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Serna in 1943 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serna 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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