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Schirra Family History

Schirra Surname Meaning

Italian (Sardinia): probably a feminine form of Schirru a nickname from schirru ‘marten’ or schirru ‘furious hunger’.

German (Saarland): Germanized form of French Gérard (see Gerard).

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


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Where is the Schirra family from?

You can see how Schirra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schirra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Schirra families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schirra's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schirra families in 1880.
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What did your Schirra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schirra. 40% of Schirra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schirra women worked as a Domestic.

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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
    40%
  • Janitor
    20%
  • Minister
    20%
  • Retail Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Schirra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Schirra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirra 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Schirra. 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 449 military records available for the last name Schirra. For the veterans among your Schirra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schirra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schirra in 1961 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schirra 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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