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Schroger Family History

Schroger 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: Schroder, Schrager, Schroyer, Schroer, Schroeder, Schrage, Schreier

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Where is the Schroger family from?

You can see how Schroger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schroger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schroger families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schroger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schroger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schroger. 50% of Schroger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Schroger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Schroger. 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 212 military records available for the last name Schroger. For the veterans among your Schroger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Schroger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Schroger in 1975 was 84, and 83 in 1980.

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