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Serrington Family History

Serrington 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: Herrington, Errington, Derrington, Ferrington, Harrington

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Where is the Serrington family from?

You can see how Serrington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serrington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serrington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Serrington families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Serrington's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Serrington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serrington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Serrington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serrington 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Serrington. 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 15 military records available for the last name Serrington. For the veterans among your Serrington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serrington lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1977, in the United States, Serrington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Serrington in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serrington 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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