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Scire Family History

Scire Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; Scirè): variant of Scirea an occupational name for a barber from Greek xyreas.

It is composed of the elements xyron ‘razor’ + the occupational suffix -eas.

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


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Where is the Scire family from?

You can see how Scire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Scire families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Scire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scire 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 Scire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scire. 31% of Scire men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scire women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scire were Shipping Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Longshoreman
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Finisher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Scire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Scire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scire 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Scire. 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 584 military records available for the last name Scire. For the veterans among your Scire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scire lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scire in 1953 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scire 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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