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Serrin Family History

Serrin 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: Serlin, Servin, Sherrin, Ferrin, Herrin, Perrin, Serbin, Merrin

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Where is the Serrin family from?

You can see how Serrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Serrin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Serrin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Serrin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serrin 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 Serrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serrin. 50% of Serrin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Serrin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serrin were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Serrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Serrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serrin 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Serrin. 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 322 military records available for the last name Serrin. For the veterans among your Serrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serrin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Serrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Serrin in 1962 was 71, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serrin 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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