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Serman Family History

Serman Name Meaning

see Surman .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: German, Selman, Berman, Sherman, Perman, Herman, Seaman, Derman

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Where is the Serman family from?

You can see how Serman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Serman families living in Delaware. This was about 40% of all the recorded Serman's in USA. Delaware and 1 other state had the highest population of Serman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serman. 30% of Serman men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Serman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serman were Proprietor 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Serman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serman 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Serman. 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 467 military records available for the last name Serman. For the veterans among your Serman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Serman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Serman in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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