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Skarr Family History

Skarr 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: Starr, Swarr, Sparr, Skare, Skaar, Skar, Smarr, Skaer, Sarr, Scarr

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Where is the Skarr family from?

You can see how Skarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skarr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Skarr families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Skarr's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Skarr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarr 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 Skarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bookmakers Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skarr. 100% of Skarr men worked as a Bookmakers Clerk and 100% of Skarr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bookmakers Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Skarr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Skarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarr 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Skarr. 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 34 military records available for the last name Skarr. For the veterans among your Skarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarr lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Skarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skarr in 1959 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skarr 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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