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Schurr Family History

Schurr Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): nickname for a hot-tempered person a cognate of Schur Germanized form of Sorbian Žur (see Schur ).

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


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Where is the Schurr family from?

You can see how Schurr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schurr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schurr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Schurr families living in Essex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Schurr's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schurr families in 1891.
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What did your Schurr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schurr. 100% of Schurr 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Schurr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schurr. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Schurr. For the veterans among your Schurr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schurr lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schurr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schurr in 1946 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schurr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schurr 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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