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Schroeder Family History

Schroeder Surname Meaning

North German (mainly Schröder): occupational name for a cloth cutter or tailor from an agent derivative of Middle Low German schrōden schrāden ‘to cut’. The same term was occasionally used to denote a grist miller as well as a shoemaker whose work included cutting leather and also a drayman, one who delivered beer and wine in bulk to customers; in some instances the surname may have been acquired in either of these senses.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine) and Poland. Compare Schroder.

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


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You can see how Schroeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schroeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Schroeder families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schroeder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schroeder families in 1891.
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What did your Schroeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schroeder. 90% of Schroeder 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
    90%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Saleswoman
    6%

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Census Records

There are 236,000 census records available for the last name Schroeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroeder 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 41,000 immigration records available for the last name Schroeder. 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 58,000 military records available for the last name Schroeder. For the veterans among your Schroeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroeder lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Schroeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schroeder in 1940 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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