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Skerie Family History

Skerie 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: Skeie, Serie, Erie, Serge, Serpe, Serio, Sterle, Skare, Shere, Skarin

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Where is the Skerie family from?

You can see how Skerie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Skerie family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Skerie's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Skerie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skerie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Own Business was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skerie. 100% of Skerie men worked as an Own Business. .

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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

  • Own Business
    100%
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What Skerie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Skerie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Skerie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Skerie. For the veterans among your Skerie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Skerie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Skerie in 1965 was 60, and 88 in 1997.

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