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Serwatka Family History

Serwatka Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name from serwatka ‘whey’.

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


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Where is the Serwatka family from?

You can see how Serwatka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serwatka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Serwatka families living in Ohio. This was about 17% of all the recorded Serwatka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Serwatka families in 1920.
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What did your Serwatka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serwatka. 32% of Serwatka men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Serwatka women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serwatka were Chauffeur and Packer.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Finisher
    17%
  • Packer
    17%

What Serwatka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Serwatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serwatka 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Serwatka. 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 312 military records available for the last name Serwatka. For the veterans among your Serwatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serwatka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Serwatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Serwatka in 1964 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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