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Skiera Family History

Skiera 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: Spier, Sera, Riera, Stier, Skora, Kieran, Skiver, Shier, Kier, Shera

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Where is the Skiera family from?

You can see how Skiera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skiera family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Skiera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Skiera families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 60% of all the recorded Skiera's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Skiera families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skiera 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 Skiera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skiera. 34% of Skiera men worked as a Labor and 25% of Skiera women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skiera were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Skiera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Skiera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skiera 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Skiera. 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 124 military records available for the last name Skiera. For the veterans among your Skiera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skiera lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Skiera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Skiera in 1955 was 49, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skiera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skiera 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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