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Skera Family History

Skera Name 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: Sera, Skora, Shera, Skerl, Spera, Skura, Asker, Serra, Kern, Seda

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Where is the Skera family from?

You can see how Skera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skera family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Skera families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Skera families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Skera's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Skera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skera ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Skera ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Skera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skera 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Skera. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Skera. For the veterans among your Skera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skera lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Skera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Skera in 1983 was 78, and 71 in 1987.

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