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Schroter Family History

Schroter Surname Meaning

North German (Schröter): see Schroeter.

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


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Where is the Schroter family from?

You can see how Schroter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schroter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Schroter families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schroter's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Schroter families in 1891.
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What did your Schroter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroter. 27% of Schroter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schroter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroter were Farming and Operator.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schroter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schroter. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Schroter. For the veterans among your Schroter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroter lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Schroter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schroter in 1950 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schroter 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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