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Schiro Family History

Schiro Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily and southern Italy; Schirò): shortened form of Schilirò from Greek sklēros ‘hard’. It is found among Italians of Albanian descent.

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


Similar surnames: Schirm, Shiro, Scire, Schirra, Scharp, Shero, Schink, Scherb, Charo

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Where is the Schiro family from?

You can see how Schiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schiro families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiro's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schiro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schiro. 15% of Schiro men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Schiro women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schiro were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Operator
    8%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Schiro lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schiro in 1951 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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