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Skerry Name Meaning

Irish (Galway): variant of Scarry or Scurry .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Berry, Skelly, Sherry, Derry, Scarry, Scurry, Sterr, Gerry, Terry

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Where is the Skerry family from?

You can see how Skerry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skerry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Skerry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 11 Skerry families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Skerry's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Skerry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skerry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skerry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skerry. 54% of Skerry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Skerry women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skerry were Fireman and Teacher. .

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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
    54%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Skerry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skerry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Skerry. 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 912 military records available for the last name Skerry. For the veterans among your Skerry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skerry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Skerry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Skerry in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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