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Ser Family History

Ser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ker, Sera, See, Sem, Oser, Sen, Sur, Serr, Seo, Suer

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Where is the Ser family from?

You can see how Ser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ser family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ser's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ser. 34% of Ser men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Ser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Ser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ser 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ser. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Ser. For the veterans among your Ser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ser lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Ser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ser in 1974 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ser 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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