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Schroh Family History

Schroh 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: Schroth, Schrom, Schrock, Schoor, Schach, Schwoch, Stroh, Schuh

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Where is the Schroh family from?

You can see how Schroh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schroh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schroh families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Schroh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schroh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Schroh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroh 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Schroh. 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 102 military records available for the last name Schroh. For the veterans among your Schroh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schroh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schroh in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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