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Schrader Family History

Schrader Surname Meaning

North German (also Schräder) is an occupational name for a tailor derived from Middle Low German schrāder.

This name reflects the traditional craftsmanship of tailoring that was prevalent in historical Germanic societies.

Occupational names like Schräder were commonly used to denote individuals' trades or professions.

Similar variations of the name can be found, such as Schraeder, Shrader, Shrawder, and Srader.

These variations illustrate the linguistic diversity and evolution of names within different regions and communities.

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


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Where is the Schrader family from?

You can see how Schrader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Schrader families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Schrader's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schrader families in 1891.
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What did your Schrader ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schrader. 100% of Schrader women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 84,000 census records available for the last name Schrader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrader 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Schrader. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Schrader. For the veterans among your Schrader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrader lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Schrader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schrader in 1943 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrader 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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