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Serene Family History

Serene Name Meaning

Variant of Sirrine a surname of Flemish origin. French (southern): probably a nickname from Old French serene ‘serene’ an adjective used as part of certain titles.

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


Similar surnames: Serena, Sereno, Ferenc, Irene, Senne, Levene, Rene, Soren, Cerne

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Where is the Serene family from?

You can see how Serene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serene family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Serene families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Serene's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Serene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serene. 24% of Serene men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Serene women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serene were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Serene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serene 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Serene. 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 282 military records available for the last name Serene. For the veterans among your Serene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serene lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Serene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Serene in 1952 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

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