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Schreurs Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Schreur .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Schreur, Schreyer, Schorer, Schrum, Scharer, Schwer, Shreves, Scherz

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Where is the Schreurs family from?

You can see how Schreurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreurs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schreurs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Schreurs families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schreurs's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schreurs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreurs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schreurs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schreurs. 40% of Schreurs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schreurs women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schreurs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreurs 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Schreurs. 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 176 military records available for the last name Schreurs. For the veterans among your Schreurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreurs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schreurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schreurs in 1959 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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