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Serval Family History

Serval 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: Serra, Seal, Sera, Zervas, Servin, Selva, Belval, Servi, Wersal

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Where is the Serval family from?

You can see how Serval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serval family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Serval families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Serval family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Serval's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Serval families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serval 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 114 census records available for the last name Serval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serval 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Serval. 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 18 military records available for the last name Serval. For the veterans among your Serval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serval lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Serval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Serval in 1969 was 79, and 50 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serval 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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