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Schieder Family History

Schieder 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: Schilder, Schieber, Schierer, Schweder, Schoeder, Schiefer, Schleder

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Where is the Schieder family from?

You can see how Schieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schieder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schieder families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Schieder's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schieder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schieder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schieder. 25% of Schieder men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schieder women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schieder were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Telephone Operator
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieder 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Schieder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schieder. For the veterans among your Schieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schieder lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Schieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schieder in 1955 was 41, and 96 in 2003.

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