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Serrels Family History

Serrels 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: Serres, Sorrels, Terres, Bertels, Garrels, Sorrell, Herres, Surrell

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Where is the Serrels family from?

You can see how Serrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serrels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serrels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Serrels families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Serrels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Serrels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serrels 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 Serrels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serrels. 100% of Serrels women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Serrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serrels 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Serrels. 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 133 military records available for the last name Serrels. For the veterans among your Serrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serrels lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1997, in the United States, Serrels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Serrels in 1950 was 24, and 62 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serrels 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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