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Sernes Family History

Sernes 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: Serres, Ternes, Seres, Kernes, Berner, Barnes, Senne, Cerney, Hermes

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Where is the Sernes family from?

You can see how Sernes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sernes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sernes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sernes family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Sernes's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Sernes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sernes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Sernes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sernes 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sernes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sernes. For the veterans among your Sernes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sernes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sernes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sernes in 1969 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sernes 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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