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Serge Family History

Serge Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Sergi. Possibly also French: from serge.

Old French sarge denoting a type of woolen cloth and hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of this material.

Alternatively, it could originate from the personal name Serge, which comes from Latin Sergius.

For those with Italian roots, Sergi may reflect ancestry linked to this surname.

Overall, this name encompasses both occupational and personal naming traditions across cultures.

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


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Where is the Serge family from?

You can see how Serge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Serge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Serge families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Serge's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Serge families in 1911.
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What did your Serge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serge. 40% of Serge men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Serge 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Serge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serge 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Serge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Serge. For the veterans among your Serge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serge lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Serge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Serge in 1959 was 60, and 54 in 2004.

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