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Schrier Family History

Schrier Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Schreyer.

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


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Where is the Schrier family from?

You can see how Schrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Schrier families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Schrier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schrier families in 1891.
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What did your Schrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schrier. 50% of Schrier men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Schrier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrier were Bookbinder and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bookbinder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Daily Domestic Servic
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Schrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schrier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schrier. For the veterans among your Schrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schrier in 1955 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrier 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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