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Server Family History

Server Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Serber . Catalan: variant of Cerver possibly a habitational name from a town called Cervera (see Cervera ).

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


Similar surnames: Sarver, Serven, Seaver, Lever, Serber, Reaver, Semper, Selvey, Seeger

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Where is the Server family from?

You can see how Server families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Server family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Server families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Server families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Server's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Server families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Server 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 Server ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Server. 31% of Server men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Server women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Server were Machinist and Teacher. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Printer
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Server. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Server 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Server. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Server. For the veterans among your Server ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Server lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Server life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Server in 1943 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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