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Sershen Family History

Sershen 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: Gershen, Gersten, Hershey, Gershon, Kerschen, Kersten, Serven

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Where is the Sershen family from?

You can see how Sershen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sershen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sershen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sershen families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sershen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sershen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sershen 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 Sershen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sershen. 46% of Sershen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sershen women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sershen were Painter and Housework.

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Sershen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Sershen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sershen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sershen. 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 118 military records available for the last name Sershen. For the veterans among your Sershen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sershen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sershen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sershen in 1965 was 78, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sershen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sershen 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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