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Serton Family History

Serton 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: Seaton, Sexton, Sermon, Merton, Setton, Sefton, Berton, Seeton, Seton

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Where is the Serton family from?

You can see how Serton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Serton families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Serton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Serton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serton 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 Serton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serton. 100% of Serton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Serton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serton 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Serton. 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 138 military records available for the last name Serton. For the veterans among your Serton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Serton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Serton in 1963 was 73, and 96 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serton 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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