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Sernia Family History

Sernia 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, Serra, Senna, Sergio, Sera, Serlin, Sena, Cerna, Perna, Servin

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Where is the Sernia family from?

You can see how Sernia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sernia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sernia families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sernia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sernia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sernia 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 127 census records available for the last name Sernia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sernia 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sernia. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sernia. For the veterans among your Sernia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sernia lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sernia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sernia in 1975 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sernia 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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