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Schorr Family History

Schorr Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name from Middle High German schor(re) ‘steep rock rocky shore’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shor.

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


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Where is the Schorr family from?

You can see how Schorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schorr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Schorr families living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schorr's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Schorr families in 1891.
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What did your Schorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schorr. 50% of Schorr 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
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Schorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schorr 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Schorr. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schorr. For the veterans among your Schorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schorr lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schorr in 1945 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schorr 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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