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Skerry Family History

Skerry Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway): variant of Scarry or Scurry.

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


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Where is the Skerry family from?

You can see how Skerry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skerry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Skerry families living in Norfolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Skerry's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Skerry families in 1891.
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What did your Skerry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Skerry. 72% of Skerry men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Skerry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skerry were Railway Engine Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Railway Engine Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Teacher
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Skerry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Skerry. 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 912 military records available for the last name Skerry. For the veterans among your Skerry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skerry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skerry in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skerry 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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