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Schiera Family History

Schiera 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: Schier, Schirra, Chiera, Schira, Scherf, Scher, Chiara, Schieck

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Where is the Schiera family from?

You can see how Schiera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiera family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schiera families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schiera families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiera's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schiera families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schiera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schiera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schiera. 50% of Schiera men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Schiera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiera 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Schiera. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Schiera. For the veterans among your Schiera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiera lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Schiera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schiera in 1943 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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