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Serviss Family History

Serviss Surname Meaning

English: variant of Service.

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


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Where is the Serviss family from?

You can see how Serviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serviss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serviss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Serviss families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Serviss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Serviss families in 1891.
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What did your Serviss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serviss. 29% of Serviss men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Serviss women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serviss were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Serviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serviss 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Serviss. 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 936 military records available for the last name Serviss. For the veterans among your Serviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serviss lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Serviss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Serviss in 1950 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serviss 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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