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Schreijer Family History

Schreijer 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, Schreiber, Schreiner, Schreiter, Scheiner, Schneider

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Where is the Schreijer family from?

You can see how Schreijer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreijer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schreijer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schreijer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schreijer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreijer 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 4 census records available for the last name Schreijer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreijer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Schreijer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schreijer. For the veterans among your Schreijer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreijer lifespan?

Average Schreijer life expectancy in 1985 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schreijer 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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