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Serwein Family History

Serwein 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: Serafin, Serlin, Servin, Sauerwein, Erwin, Kerwin, Derwin, Serven

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Where is the Serwein family from?

You can see how Serwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serwein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Serwein families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Serwein family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Serwein's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Serwein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serwein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serwein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Serwein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Serwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serwein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Serwein. 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 18 military records available for the last name Serwein. For the veterans among your Serwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serwein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Serwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Serwein in 1968 was 71, and 87 in 1995.

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