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Serry Family History

Serry 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: Berry, Terry, Serra, Merry, Ferry, Perry, Seery, Derry, Sherry, Jerry

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Where is the Serry family from?

You can see how Serry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 93 Serry families living in New Brunswick. This was about 87% of all the recorded Serry's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Serry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serry 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 Serry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Serry. 100% of Serry men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Serry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serry 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Serry. 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 304 military records available for the last name Serry. For the veterans among your Serry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Serry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Serry in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Serry 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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