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Schroyer Family History

Schroyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreier.

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


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Where is the Schroyer family from?

You can see how Schroyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schroyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Schroyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 87% of all the recorded Schroyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schroyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroyer 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 Schroyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroyer. 23% of Schroyer men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Schroyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroyer were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Schroyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schroyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroyer 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Schroyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schroyer. For the veterans among your Schroyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroyer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schroyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schroyer in 1944 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schroyer 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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