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Schraeter Family History

Schraeter Surname 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: Schraeder, Schroeter, Schroeder, Schreier, Schreyer, Schlueter

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Where is the Schraeter family from?

You can see how Schraeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schraeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schraeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schraeter families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schraeter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schraeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schraeter 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 Schraeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schraeter. 50% of Schraeter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Schraeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Schraeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schraeter 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schraeter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Schraeter. For the veterans among your Schraeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schraeter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Schraeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schraeter in 1967 was 71, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schraeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schraeter 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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