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Schroeders Family History

Schroeders 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, Schroder, Schoeder, Schroedel, Schreder, Schraeder

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Where is the Schroeders family from?

You can see how Schroeders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroeders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schroeders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schroeders families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schroeders's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schroeders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroeders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroeders ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Schroeders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroeders 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Schroeders. 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 40 military records available for the last name Schroeders. For the veterans among your Schroeders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroeders lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Schroeders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schroeders in 1980 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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