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Schriber Family History

Schriber Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreiber.

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


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Where is the Schriber family from?

You can see how Schriber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schriber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schriber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Schriber families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Schriber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schriber families in 1891.
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What did your Schriber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schriber. 60% of Schriber men worked as a Cabinet Maker.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    60%
  • Taxi Driver
    40%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Schriber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schriber 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Schriber. 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 984 military records available for the last name Schriber. For the veterans among your Schriber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schriber lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schriber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Schriber in 1958 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schriber 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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