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Schori Family History

Schori 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: Schorr, Schorn, Schor, Schork, Schur, Shore, Schei, Scholl, Scherf

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Where is the Schori family from?

You can see how Schori families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schori family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schori families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Schori families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Schori's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schori families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schori surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schori ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schori. 20% of Schori men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Stock Buyer
    20%
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What Schori family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Schori. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schori 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Schori. 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 86 military records available for the last name Schori. For the veterans among your Schori ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schori lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Schori life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schori in 1956 was 34, and 93 in 2002.

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