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Serpas Family History

Serpas Surname Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of Spanish Zerpa. Hispanic (mainly El Salvador): probably the plural form of Serpa

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


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Where is the Serpas family from?

You can see how Serpas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serpas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Serpas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Serpas families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Serpas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Serpas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serpas 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 Serpas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serpas. 34% of Serpas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Serpas women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Watchman
    12%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Serpas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serpas 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Serpas. 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 521 military records available for the last name Serpas. For the veterans among your Serpas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serpas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Serpas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Serpas in 1953 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serpas 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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