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Sernan Family History

Sernan 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: Serna, Hernan, Kernan, Serban, German, Serra, Verran, Selman, Berman

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Where is the Sernan family from?

You can see how Sernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sernan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sernan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Sernan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sernan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sernan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Sernan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sernan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sernan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sernan. For the veterans among your Sernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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