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Serres Family History

Serres Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Serre. French (southern) and Catalan: topographic name from serres plural of Catalan serra and Occitan serre ‘ridge chain of narrow elongated hills’ (see Serre)

or a habitational name from any of the places called Serres e.g. in Meurthe-et-Moselle.

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


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Where is the Serres family from?

You can see how Serres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Serres families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Serres's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Serres families in 1911.
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What did your Serres ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Serres. 100% of Serres men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Serres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serres 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Serres. 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 646 military records available for the last name Serres. For the veterans among your Serres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serres lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Serres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Serres in 1957 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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