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Seritt Family History

Seritt 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: Seratt, Meritt, Strutt, Skerritt, Merritt, Verity, Hewitt, Sprott

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Where is the Seritt family from?

You can see how Seritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Seritt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 8 Seritt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Seritt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seritt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seritt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seritt. 36% of Seritt men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Seritt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seritt were Clerk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Seritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seritt 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Seritt. 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 45 military records available for the last name Seritt. For the veterans among your Seritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seritt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Seritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Seritt in 1966 was 43, and 95 in 2004.

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