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Schloder Family History

Schloder 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: Schroder, Schlader, Schleder, Schlomer, Schroeder, Schilder

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Where is the Schloder family from?

You can see how Schloder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schloder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schloder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schloder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schloder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schloder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schloder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schloder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schloder. 72% of Schloder men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Schloder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schloder 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Schloder. 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 271 military records available for the last name Schloder. For the veterans among your Schloder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schloder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Schloder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schloder in 1959 was 27, and 86 in 2003.

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