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Serle Family History

Serle Name Meaning

see Searle .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Selle, Merle, Serge, Serpe, Searle, Sterle, Serie, Seele, Erle, Seale

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Where is the Serle family from?

You can see how Serle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Serle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Serle families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Serle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Serle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Serle. 50% of Serle men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Serle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serle 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Serle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 639 military records available for the last name Serle. For the veterans among your Serle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Serle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Serle in 1962 was 73, and 91 in 2003.

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