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Sersh Family History

Sersh 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: Gersh, Kersh, Hersh, Serra, Sarah, Seth, Sens, Sera, Bergh, Sears

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Where is the Sersh family from?

You can see how Sersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sersh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sersh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sersh family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sersh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sersh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sersh 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 32 census records available for the last name Sersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sersh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sersh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sersh. For the veterans among your Sersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sersh lifespan?

Average Sersh life expectancy in 1979 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sersh 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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