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Sercey Family History

Sercey 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: Searcey, Cerney, Seeley, Percy, Berley, Mercer, Berkey, Serres

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Where is the Sercey family from?

You can see how Sercey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sercey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sercey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Sercey families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Sercey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sercey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sercey 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 Sercey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sercey. 56% of Sercey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sercey women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Sercey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Sercey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sercey 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sercey. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sercey. For the veterans among your Sercey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sercey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Sercey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sercey in 1969 was 72, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sercey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sercey 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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