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Schroader Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schroeder .

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


Similar surnames: Schroder, Schrader, Shrader, Schrider, Schroeter, Schroer, Schramer

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Where is the Schroader family from?

You can see how Schroader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroader family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schroader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schroader family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schroader's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schroader families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroader surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroader. 27% of Schroader men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Schroader women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroader 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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schroader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroader 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Schroader. 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 402 military records available for the last name Schroader. For the veterans among your Schroader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroader lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schroader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schroader in 1956 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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