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Skarry Family History

Skarry 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: Scarry, Starry, Sharry, Skerry, Barry, Starr, Quarry, Harry, Sherry

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Where is the Skarry family from?

You can see how Skarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skarry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skarry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Skarry families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Skarry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Skarry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skarry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skarry ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Skarry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skarry 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Skarry. 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 65 military records available for the last name Skarry. For the veterans among your Skarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skarry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Skarry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Skarry in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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