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Sershman Family History

Sershman 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: Hershman, Gershman, Strohman, Mersman, Gerstman, Hersman, Leishman

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Where is the Sershman family from?

You can see how Sershman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sershman family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Sershman families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sershman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Sershman families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Sershman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sershman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sershman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sershman. For the veterans among your Sershman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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