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Schrowder Family History

Schrowder 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: Schroeder, Schroder, Schroader, Crowder, Schoeder, Schrider

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Where is the Schrowder family from?

You can see how Schrowder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrowder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrowder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Schrowder family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrowder's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Schrowder families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrowder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Schrowder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrowder 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schrowder. 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 18 military records available for the last name Schrowder. For the veterans among your Schrowder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrowder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Schrowder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schrowder in 1968 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrowder 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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