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Serger Family History

Serger 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: Berger, Seiger, Serge, Seger, Ferger, Seeger, Senger, Zerger, Seager

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Where is the Serger family from?

You can see how Serger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Serger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Serger families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Serger's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Serger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Serger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Serger. 24% of Serger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Serger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Serger were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Serger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serger 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Serger. 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 475 military records available for the last name Serger. For the veterans among your Serger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Serger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Serger in 1964 was 74, and 57 in 2003.

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