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Chroeder Family History

Chroeder 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: Schroeder, Roeder, Schroder, Crowder, Schoeder, Schroedel, Broeder

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Where is the Chroeder family from?

You can see how Chroeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chroeder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chroeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Chroeder families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chroeder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chroeder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chroeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chroeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chroeder. 100% of Chroeder 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Chroeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chroeder 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Chroeder. 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 31 military records available for the last name Chroeder. For the veterans among your Chroeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chroeder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Chroeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chroeder in 1970 was 70, and 89 in 1987.

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