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Serven Family History

Serven Surname Meaning

Catalan (Servén) and French (Occitan): variant of Servent an occupational name from servent ‘servant’ (from Latin serviens).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Serven family from?

You can see how Serven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Serven families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Serven's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Serven families in 1891.
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What did your Serven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Serven. 100% of Serven 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Serven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serven 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Serven. 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 518 military records available for the last name Serven. For the veterans among your Serven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serven lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Serven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Serven in 1951 was 30, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serven 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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