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Schriber Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreiber .

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


Similar surnames: Schriner, Shriber, Schrieber, Schreiber, Schriver, Schrider, Scheiber

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Where is the Schriber family from?

You can see how Schriber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schriber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schriber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Schriber families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schriber's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schriber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schriber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schriber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schriber. 19% of Schriber men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Schriber women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schriber were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Schriber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schriber 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Schriber. 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 984 military records available for the last name Schriber. For the veterans among your Schriber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schriber lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schriber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schriber in 1958 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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