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Shreier Family History

Shreier 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: Schreier, Shrier, Shreiner, Heier, Freier, Schreiber, Schreyer

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Where is the Shreier family from?

You can see how Shreier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shreier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shreier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shreier family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shreier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shreier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shreier 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 130 census records available for the last name Shreier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shreier 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Shreier. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shreier. For the veterans among your Shreier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shreier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1969, in the United States, Shreier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shreier in 1968 was 74, and 77 in 1969.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shreier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shreier 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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