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Schrey Family History

Schrey Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: possibly an occupational name for a town crier or a nickname for a noisy individual from a noun derivative of Middle Low German

Middle Dutch schreien ‘to cry’.

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


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Where is the Schrey family from?

You can see how Schrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schrey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schrey families in 1891.
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What did your Schrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrey. 15% of Schrey men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Schrey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrey were Truck Driver and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Cashier
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrey 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Schrey. 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 716 military records available for the last name Schrey. For the veterans among your Schrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schrey in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrey 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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