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Serao Family History

Serao 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, Serio, Serrao, Serra, Sorbo, Sarah, Rao, Mero, Cerro, Shao

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Where is the Serao family from?

You can see how Serao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Serao families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Serao's in USA. New York had the highest population of Serao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serao surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serao. 100% of Serao men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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What Serao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Serao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serao 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Serao. 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 56 military records available for the last name Serao. For the veterans among your Serao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serao lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Serao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Serao in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

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