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Schrott Name Meaning

South German: variant of Schroth .

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


Similar surnames: Schrodt, Schlitt, Schmitt, Schraut, Schuett, Schroll, Strott, Schott

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Where is the Schrott family from?

You can see how Schrott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Schrott families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schrott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schrott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrott 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 Schrott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrott. 24% of Schrott men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schrott women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrott were Machinist and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • File Clerk
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schrott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrott 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Schrott. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schrott. For the veterans among your Schrott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrott lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schrott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Schrott in 1959 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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