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Schryer Name Meaning

Altered form of German Schreier .

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


Similar surnames: Schreyer, Schroyer, Schroer, Schraer, Scholer, Shroyer, Schramer

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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 1911 there were 49 Schryer families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Schryer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schryer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schryer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schryer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schryer. 50% of Schryer men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
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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 Canada, 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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