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Schreiner Family History

Schreiner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a joiner from Middle High German schrīnære schrīner (an agent derivative of schrīn ‘chest box’) German Schreiner.

This word and surname are found mainly in southern and southwestern parts of Germany.

Compare Schriner and Shriner.

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


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Where is the Schreiner family from?

You can see how Schreiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schreiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Schreiner families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Schreiner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schreiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreiner 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 Schreiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schreiner. 100% of Schreiner men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Schreiner 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Schreiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreiner 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Schreiner. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Schreiner. For the veterans among your Schreiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreiner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schreiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schreiner in 1946 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schreiner 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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