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Serrill Family History

Serrill 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: Merrill, Perrill, Sherrill, Terrill, Verrill, Ferrill, Sorrell

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Where is the Serrill family from?

You can see how Serrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Serrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Serrill families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Serrill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Serrill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serrill. 30% of Serrill men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Serrill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serrill were Foreman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Hay And Feed
    18%
  • Foreman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Serrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serrill 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Serrill. 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 192 military records available for the last name Serrill. For the veterans among your Serrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serrill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Serrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Serrill in 1964 was 69, and 17 in 2004.

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