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Serwa Family History

Serwa 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: Serra, Sera, Serda, Serna, Serpa, Seda, Sawa, Perla, Senna, Cerda

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Where is the Serwa family from?

You can see how Serwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serwa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Serwa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Serwa families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Serwa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Serwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serwa. 60% of Serwa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Serwa women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serwa were Janitor and Weaver. .

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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%
  • Primer
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Serwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serwa 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Serwa. 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 82 military records available for the last name Serwa. For the veterans among your Serwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serwa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Serwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Serwa in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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