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Serafina Family History

Serafina 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, Serafino, Serafini, Serafine, Sarafin, Sarazin, Serlin

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Where is the Serafina family from?

You can see how Serafina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serafina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Serafina families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Serafina families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Serafina's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Serafina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serafina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serafina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serafina. 100% of Serafina 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Serafina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serafina 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Serafina. 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 44 military records available for the last name Serafina. For the veterans among your Serafina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serafina lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Serafina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Serafina in 1983 was 52, and 56 in 2004.

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