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Serp Family History

Serp 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: Sera, Serpe, Terp, Seip, Serr, Sepp, Serpa, Erp, Karp, Kemp

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Where is the Serp family from?

You can see how Serp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Serp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Serp families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Serp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Serp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Serp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serp. 34% of Serp men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Serp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Serp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serp 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Serp. 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 76 military records available for the last name Serp. For the veterans among your Serp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serp lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Serp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Serp in 1970 was 86, and 50 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serp 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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