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Sernek Family History

Sernek 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: Berner, Senne, Cerney, Kerner, Lerner, Cerne, Terek, Derner, Serres

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Where is the Sernek family from?

You can see how Sernek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sernek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sernek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sernek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sernek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sernek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Sernek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sernek 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sernek. 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 military records available for the last name Sernek. For the veterans among your Sernek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sernek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sernek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sernek in 1971 was 68, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sernek 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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