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Schorer Family History

Schorer Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Schor. habitational name for someone from Schora near Dessau. (Schörer): variant of Scherer.

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


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Where is the Schorer family from?

You can see how Schorer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schorer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Schorer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Schorer families living in Northumberland. This was about 59% of all the recorded Schorer's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Schorer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schorer 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 Schorer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schorer. 36% of Schorer men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Schorer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schorer were President and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Blacksmith
    9%
  • President
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Schorer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schorer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schorer 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Schorer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schorer. For the veterans among your Schorer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schorer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schorer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schorer in 1963 was 89, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schorer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schorer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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