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Skerra Family History

Skerra 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: Serra, Sierra, Sferra, Skerry, Guerra, Kerr, Sera, Sherry, Skora

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Where is the Skerra family from?

You can see how Skerra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerra family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Skerra families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerra's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Skerra families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skerra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skerra. 100% of Skerra 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Skerra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerra 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Skerra. 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 38 military records available for the last name Skerra. For the veterans among your Skerra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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