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Serby Family History

Serby Surname Meaning

see Searby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Serby family from?

You can see how Serby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Serby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Serby families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Serby's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Serby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serby 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 Serby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serby. 31% of Serby men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Serby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serby were Crane Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Crane Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Serby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Serby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serby 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Serby. 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 226 military records available for the last name Serby. For the veterans among your Serby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Serby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Serby in 1965 was 83, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serby 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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