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Inserra Name Meaning

Italian: from Serra with the addition of the southern prefix in- ‘belonging to the family of’.

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


Similar surnames: Serra, Guerra, Ferra, Sarra, Inselman, Cerra, Acerra, Sera, Serrao

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Where is the Inserra family from?

You can see how Inserra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inserra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Inserra families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Inserra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Inserra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inserra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inserra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Inserra. 20% of Inserra men worked as a Barber and 50% of Inserra women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Inserra were Clerk and Operator. .

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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

  • Barber
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 523 immigration records available for the last name Inserra. 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 365 military records available for the last name Inserra. For the veterans among your Inserra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inserra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Inserra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Inserra in 1964 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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