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Schira Family History

Schira Surname Meaning

Italian: perhaps a variant of Schiro.

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


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Where is the Schira family from?

You can see how Schira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schira family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schira families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schira families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schira's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Schira families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schira 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 Schira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schira. 20% of Schira men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Schira women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schira were Electrician and Proprietor.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Schira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schira 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Schira. 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 334 military records available for the last name Schira. For the veterans among your Schira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schira lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Schira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schira in 1963 was 81, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schira 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.

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