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Schrow Family History

Schrow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schrom, Schow, Crow, Schrock, Schoor, Strow, Chow, Scow, Schroen

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Where is the Schrow family from?

You can see how Schrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Schrow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Schrow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrow 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 Schrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrow. 100% of Schrow men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Schrow women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Schrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Schrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrow 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schrow. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schrow. For the veterans among your Schrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrow lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2001, in the United States, Schrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schrow in 1996 was 83, and 41 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrow 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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