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Sereg Family History

Sereg 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: Seres, Serra, Berg, Streng, Jerez, Sera, See, Seed, Deeg, Terek

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Where is the Sereg family from?

You can see how Sereg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sereg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sereg families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sereg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sereg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sereg 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 Sereg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mines and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sereg. 34% of Sereg men worked as a Mines and 100% of Sereg women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Mines
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sereg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Sereg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sereg 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sereg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sereg. For the veterans among your Sereg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sereg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sereg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sereg in 1967 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sereg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sereg 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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