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Sierro Family History

Sierro 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: Fierro, Sierra, Pierro, Serra, Cerro, Pierre, Sherry, Tierno, Perro

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Where is the Sierro family from?

You can see how Sierro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierro family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Sierro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Sierro family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sierro's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sierro families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sierro 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 Sierro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sierro. 60% of Sierro 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
    60%
  • Costador
    40%

What Sierro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Sierro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierro 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 Sierro. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sierro. For the veterans among your Sierro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Sierro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sierro in 1966 was 84, and 74 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sierro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sierro 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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