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Serreyn Family History

Serreyn Surname Meaning

Flemish: compound of ser (from des ‘of the’ and Heer ‘sir lord’) and a patronymic from the personal name Hein (compare Heins) or Rein (compare Reins).

Possibly also a habitational name from Seraing, a town in Liège province, Belgium.

Compare Sirrine.

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


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What did your Serreyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serreyn. 100% of Serreyn men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Serreyn women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 12 military records available for the last name Serreyn. For the veterans among your Serreyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serreyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Serreyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Serreyn in 1971 was 84, and 77 in 2000.

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