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Sierras Family History

Sierras Surname Meaning

Spanish and Catalan: probably a Castilianized form of Catalan Serres.

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


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Where is the Sierras family from?

You can see how Sierras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sierras families living in California. This was about 19% of all the recorded Sierras's in USA. California had the highest population of Sierras families in 1920.
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What did your Sierras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sierras. 87% of Sierras men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    87%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Sierras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Sierras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierras 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Sierras. 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 225 military records available for the last name Sierras. For the veterans among your Sierras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierras lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sierras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sierras in 1953 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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