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Serrette Name Meaning

French: topographic name from the feminine form of Serret or a habitational name from (La) Serrette the name of several places in the southern part of France. This surname is most frequent in Trinidad and Tobago. Probably also an altered form of French Serret reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


Similar surnames: Surrette, Verrette, Surette, Berrett, Berretta, Ferrett, Surrett

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Where is the Serrette family from?

You can see how Serrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serrette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Serrette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Serrette families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Serrette's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Serrette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serrette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Serrette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Serrette. 43% of Serrette men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Porter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Serrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serrette 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Serrette. 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 62 military records available for the last name Serrette. For the veterans among your Serrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Serrette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Serrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Serrette in 1960 was 40, and 62 in 2003.

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