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Serban Family History

Serban Surname Meaning

Romanian (Şerbán) and Hungarian (Serbán): patronymic from the Romanian personal name Şerb Şerbu from şerb ‘serf slave’ from Latin servus.

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


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Where is the Serban family from?

You can see how Serban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serban family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Serban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Serban families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Serban's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Serban families in 1911.
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What did your Serban ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Serban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Serban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serban 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Serban. 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 142 military records available for the last name Serban. For the veterans among your Serban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serban lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Serban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Serban in 1959 was 59, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serban 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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