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Schrager Family History

Schrager Name Meaning

German: from a derivative of Schrage 1 and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schrage

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


Similar surnames: Schrage, Schlager, Schwager, Shrager, Schrag, Schreyer, Schager

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Where is the Schrager family from?

You can see how Schrager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrager family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrager families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Schrager families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schrager's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Schrager families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrager surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrager. 27% of Schrager men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Schrager women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrager were Operator and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schrager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrager 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 Schrager. 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 728 military records available for the last name Schrager. For the veterans among your Schrager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrager lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schrager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schrager in 1954 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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