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Schrichten Family History

Schrichten 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: Schlichter, Schichtel, Schlichte, Schechter, Schlichting, Schlachter

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Where is the Schrichten family from?

You can see how Schrichten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrichten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrichten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schrichten family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrichten's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schrichten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrichten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrichten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrichten. 100% of Schrichten men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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What Schrichten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Schrichten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrichten 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Schrichten. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schrichten. For the veterans among your Schrichten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrichten lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Schrichten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schrichten in 1973 was 82, and 91 in 2002.

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