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Sertain Family History

Sertain 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: Certain, Sartain, Germain, Serafin, Serlin, Servin, Sartin, Vertin

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Where is the Sertain family from?

You can see how Sertain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sertain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sertain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sertain families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sertain's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sertain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sertain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sertain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sertain. 60% of Sertain men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Helper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Sertain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sertain 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sertain. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sertain. For the veterans among your Sertain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sertain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sertain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sertain in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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