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Schreit Family History

Schreit 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: Schei, Schreier, Schein, Schlein, Scheid, Streit, Schneid, Schrenk

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Where is the Schreit family from?

You can see how Schreit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schreit families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schreit's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schreit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schreit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Schreit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreit 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Schreit. 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 16 military records available for the last name Schreit. For the veterans among your Schreit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Schreit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schreit in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2001.

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