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Schreer Family History

Schreer 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: Schreier, Scheer, Schreyer, Schmeer, Schreur, Schweer, Schreder

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Where is the Schreer family from?

You can see how Schreer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schreer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schreer family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schreer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Schreer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreer 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 Schreer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schreer. 63% of Schreer 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
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%

What Schreer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Schreer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreer 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Schreer. 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 106 military records available for the last name Schreer. For the veterans among your Schreer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schreer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Schreer in 1966 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schreer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schreer 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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