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Serpe Family History

Serpe Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from serpe ‘reptile serpent’. In some cases possibly also French: from Old French sarpe (hypercorrected to serpe) ‘scythe sickle’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of such implements.

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


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Where is the Serpe family from?

You can see how Serpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Serpe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Serpe families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Serpe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Serpe families in 1891.
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What did your Serpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serpe. 26% of Serpe men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Serpe women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serpe were New Worker and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Longshoreman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Serpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serpe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Serpe. 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 312 military records available for the last name Serpe. For the veterans among your Serpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serpe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Serpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Serpe in 1958 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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