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Serna Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places named La Serna, from serna ‘grainfield’ (of Celtic origin).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Serra, Verna, Perna, Serda, Serpa, Pera, Penna, Cerna, Senna, Tena

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Serna Family Origin

Where is the Serna family from?

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You can see how Serna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Serna families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Serna families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Serna's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Serna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Serna Family Occupations

What did your Serna ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chauffeur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Serna. 17% of Serna men worked as a Chauffeur and 50% of Serna women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serna were Glazer and Nurse

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Contractor
    17%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    17%
  • Glazer
    17%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Couturire
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Serna Historical Records

What Serna family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Serna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Serna. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Serna. For the veterans among your Serna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Serna Life Expectancy

What is the average Serna lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Serna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Serna in 1943 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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