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Schroether Family History

Schroether 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: Schroeter, Schroeder, Schroepfer, Schreier, Schetter, Schrimsher

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Where is the Schroether family from?

You can see how Schroether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroether family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schroether families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schroether's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schroether families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroether surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schroether. 100% of Schroether women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Schroether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroether 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Schroether. 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 10 military records available for the last name Schroether. For the veterans among your Schroether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroether lifespan?

Average Schroether life expectancy in 1967 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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