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Iera Family History

Iera 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: Bera, Sera, Riera, Gera, Pera, Zera, Mera, Ira, Vera, Viera

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Where is the Iera family from?

You can see how Iera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Iera families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Iera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Iera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iera 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 Iera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iera. 100% of Iera women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Iera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Iera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iera 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Iera. 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 4 military records available for the last name Iera. For the veterans among your Iera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iera lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Iera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Iera in 1970 was 57, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iera 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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