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Schroll Family History

Schroll Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for an ungainly or uncouth person from Middle High German schrolle ‘lump clod’. Compare Shroll.

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


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Where is the Schroll family from?

You can see how Schroll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroll family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schroll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schroll families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schroll's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schroll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroll 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 Schroll ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroll. 23% of Schroll men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Schroll women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroll were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Schroll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Schroll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroll 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Schroll. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schroll. For the veterans among your Schroll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroll lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Schroll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schroll in 1948 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schroll

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schroll 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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