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Shrader Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schrader .

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


Similar surnames: Shrawder, Shader, Schrader, Srader, Strider, Shriner, Shriber

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Where is the Shrader family from?

You can see how Shrader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrader family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Shrader families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Shrader's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shrader families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shrader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shrader. 22% of Shrader men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Shrader women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shrader were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    6%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Shrader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrader 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shrader. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Shrader. For the veterans among your Shrader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrader lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shrader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shrader in 1950 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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