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Sersen Family History

Sersen 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: Serven, Eisen, Elsen, Herren, Person, Iversen, Bergen, Serlin, Merson

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Where is the Sersen family from?

You can see how Sersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sersen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sersen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sersen families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sersen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sersen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sersen 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 Sersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sersen. 46% of Sersen men worked as a Miner and 100% of Sersen women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Miner
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sersen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Sersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sersen 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Sersen. 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 241 military records available for the last name Sersen. For the veterans among your Sersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sersen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sersen in 1956 was 39, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sersen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sersen 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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