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Serth Family History

Serth 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: Seth, Seith, Gerth, Kerth, Werth, Berth, Smith, Serra, North, Hertz

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Where is the Serth family from?

You can see how Serth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Serth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Serth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Serth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serth 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 Serth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serth. 60% of Serth men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Serth women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Serth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Serth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serth 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Serth. 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 155 military records available for the last name Serth. For the veterans among your Serth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Serth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Serth in 1963 was 69, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serth 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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