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Schreuder Family History

Schreuder Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a tailor. Compare German Schroeder.

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


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Where is the Schreuder family from?

You can see how Schreuder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreuder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schreuder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Schreuder families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schreuder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schreuder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schreuder 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 Schreuder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schreuder. 58% of Schreuder men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Schreuder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schreuder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreuder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schreuder. 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 144 military records available for the last name Schreuder. For the veterans among your Schreuder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreuder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schreuder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schreuder in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schreuder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schreuder 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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