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Skarie Family History

Skarie 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: Skare, Skarin, Marie, Saari, Sari, Kari, Sharif, Stare, Karre, Searle

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Where is the Skarie family from?

You can see how Skarie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Skarie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Skarie families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Skarie's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Skarie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarie 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 Skarie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skarie. 50% of Skarie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Skarie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Skarie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarie 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Skarie. 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 74 military records available for the last name Skarie. For the veterans among your Skarie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Skarie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Skarie in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skarie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarie 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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