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Schezer Family History

Schezer 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: Scheuer, Scherzer, Scherer, Scheer, Scheler, Scheper, Scheier

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Where is the Schezer family from?

You can see how Schezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schezer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schezer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schezer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schezer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schezer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schezer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Schezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schezer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schezer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schezer. For the veterans among your Schezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schezer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Schezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schezer in 1970 was 74, and 37 in 1991.

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