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Schriner Family History

Schriner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schreiner .

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


Similar surnames: Schriver, Schriber, Schrider, Shriner, Schrier, Schnier, Scheiner

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Where is the Schriner family from?

You can see how Schriner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schriner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schriner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Schriner families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Schriner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Schriner families in 1891.
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What did your Schriner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schriner. 23% of Schriner men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Schriner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schriner were Salesman and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Schriner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schriner 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Schriner. 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 Schriner. For the veterans among your Schriner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schriner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schriner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schriner in 1958 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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