History of your Surname
Get access to Serenson family records.Start a free trial

Serenson Family History

Serenson 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: Sorenson, Berenson, Stenson, Steenson, Stevenson, Bernson, Swenson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Serenson family from?

You can see how Serenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Serenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Serenson families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Serenson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Serenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serenson. 28% of Serenson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Serenson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serenson were Labor and Stenographer. .

View Census Data for Serenson | Data not to scale

*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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Serenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Serenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serenson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Serenson

Passenger Lists

There are 166 immigration records available for the last name Serenson. 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.

View all Serenson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Serenson. For the veterans among your Serenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Serenson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Serenson family history

Discover More

What is the average Serenson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Serenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Serenson in 1965 was 54, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Serenson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Serenson family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Serenson last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial