This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Scerra family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Scerra Family History

Scerra Surname 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: Serra, Cerra, Sierra, Sferra, Acerra, Guerra, Cerro, Cerda, Sera

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Scerra family from?

You can see how Scerra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scerra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scerra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scerra family living in Massachusetts. This was about 10% of all the recorded Scerra's in USA. Massachusetts and 7 other states had the highest population of Scerra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scerra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Scerra ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Scerra | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

What Scerra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Scerra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scerra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Scerra

Passenger Lists

There are 140 immigration records available for the last name Scerra. 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.

View all Scerra immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Scerra. For the veterans among your Scerra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Scerra military records

You've only scratched the surface of Scerra family history

Discover More

What is the average Scerra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Scerra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scerra in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scerra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scerra ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Scerra family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial