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Sersch Family History

Sersch 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: Lersch, Hersch, Fersch, Dersch, Gersch, Kersch, Mersch, Bersch

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Where is the Sersch family from?

You can see how Sersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sersch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sersch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sersch family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sersch's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sersch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sersch 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 Sersch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sersch. 40% of Sersch men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Sersch women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Signal Man
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Sersch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Sersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sersch 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sersch. 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 126 military records available for the last name Sersch. For the veterans among your Sersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sersch lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Sersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sersch in 1950 was 47, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sersch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sersch 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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