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Schrett Family History

Schrett 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: Schuett, Schrott, Schuetz, Schott, Syrett, Schwetz, Schratz, Schlitt

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Where is the Schrett family from?

You can see how Schrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schrett family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrett's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Schrett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrett 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 80 census records available for the last name Schrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrett 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Schrett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Schrett. For the veterans among your Schrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Schrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schrett in 1978 was 62, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrett 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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