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Serkey Family History

Serkey 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: Berkey, Perkey, Yerkey, Merkey, Kerker, Berke, Cerney, Seeley, Berley

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Where is the Serkey family from?

You can see how Serkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Serkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Serkey families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Serkey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Serkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Serkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serkey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Serkey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Serkey. For the veterans among your Serkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serkey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Serkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Serkey in 1967 was 82, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serkey 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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