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Serrano Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name for someone who lived by a mountain ridge or chain of hills from an adjectival derivative of serra (see Serra ). This surname is also found in the Philippines Portugal and Brazil. Italian (in Calabria Serranò): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Serra (see Serra ). The surname Serrano may also be of Spanish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Serrato, Serra, Serrao, Cerro, Soprano, Terrano, Cerino, German

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Where is the Serrano family from?

You can see how Serrano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serrano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Serrano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 69 Serrano families living in California. This was about 45% of all the recorded Serrano's in USA. California had the highest population of Serrano families in 1880.
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What did your Serrano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serrano. 18% of Serrano men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Serrano women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serrano were Agricultor 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
    18%
  • Labrador
    18%
  • Jornalero
    11%
  • Agricultor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Sirvienta
    10%
  • Costurera
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Serrano. For the veterans among your Serrano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serrano lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Serrano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Serrano in 1942 was 29, and 69 in 2004.

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