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Schroth Family History

Schroth Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German schrōt ‘cut blow stab’ possibly applied as a nickname for a rude or rough man from its secondary meaning ‘lump block’.

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


Similar surnames: Schroll, Schratz, Schott, Schwoch, Schroff, Schropp, Schoch, Schatz

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Where is the Schroth family from?

You can see how Schroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schroth families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schroth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schroth families in 1891.
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What did your Schroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroth. 15% of Schroth men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Schroth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroth were Machinist 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Schroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroth 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 Schroth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Schroth. For the veterans among your Schroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroth lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schroth in 1946 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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