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Schroder Family History

Schroder Surname Meaning

North German (Schröder): see Schroeder.

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


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Where is the Schroder family from?

You can see how Schroder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schroder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 154 Schroder families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Schroder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schroder families in 1891.
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What did your Schroder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schroder. 60% of Schroder men worked as a Taxi Driver and 87% of Schroder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroder were Incapacitated and 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

  • Taxi Driver
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Independant
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 102,000 census records available for the last name Schroder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroder 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 53,000 immigration records available for the last name Schroder. 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 38,000 military records available for the last name Schroder. For the veterans among your Schroder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroder lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schroder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schroder in 1945 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schroder 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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