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Schryer Family History

Schryer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schreier.

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


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Where is the Schryer family from?

You can see how Schryer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schryer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schryer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Schryer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schryer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schryer families in 1891.
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What did your Schryer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fur Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schryer. 100% of Schryer men worked as a Fur Cutter and 100% of Schryer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fur Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Schryer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schryer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schryer 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Schryer. 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 385 military records available for the last name Schryer. For the veterans among your Schryer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schryer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schryer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schryer in 1959 was 42, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schryer 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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