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Schrai Family History

Schrai 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: Schrag, Schray, Schram, Schrad, Schaar, Schrage, Schei, Schwab

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Where is the Schrai family from?

You can see how Schrai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrai families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Schrai families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrai's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schrai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Schrai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrai 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Schrai. 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 14 military records available for the last name Schrai. For the veterans among your Schrai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrai lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Schrai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schrai in 1966 was 76, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrai 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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