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Serak Family History

Serak Name 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: Sera, Selak, Sirak, Barak, Serra, Sarah, Seda, Rak, Deak, Peak

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Where is the Serak family from?

You can see how Serak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Serak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Serak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Serak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Serak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serak. 67% of Serak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Coal Loader
    34%
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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Serak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serak 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Serak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Serak. For the veterans among your Serak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Serak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Serak in 1958 was 49, and 73 in 2003.

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