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Schreeder Family History

Schreeder 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, Schreuder, Schreder, Schraeder, Schreier, Schneider

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Where is the Schreeder family from?

You can see how Schreeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreeder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schreeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schreeder families living in Iowa. This was about 69% of all the recorded Schreeder's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schreeder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schreeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schreeder. 43% of Schreeder men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schreeder women worked as a 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Cattle Trader
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Schreeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Schreeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreeder 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Schreeder. 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 125 military records available for the last name Schreeder. For the veterans among your Schreeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreeder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schreeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schreeder in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2002.

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