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Serre Family History

Serre Surname Meaning

French:: (southern): topographic name from Occitan serre ‘narrow elongated hill’ (from Latin serra ‘saw’) or a habitational name from (La) Serre, the name of several places in the southern part of France.

(Serré): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Serre family from?

You can see how Serre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Serre families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Serre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Serre families in 1891.
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What did your Serre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serre. 34% of Serre women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Serre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Serre. 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 702 military records available for the last name Serre. For the veterans among your Serre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serre lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Serre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Serre in 1952 was 21, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serre 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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