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Schroen Name Meaning

Dutch (also Schroën) and German: occupational name for a variety of activities the same as Schroeder from an agent derivative of schrōen a shortened form of schrōden ‘to cut’.

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


Similar surnames: Schoen, Schrey, Schroer, Schoer, Schaber, Schorn, Schrenk, Schroder

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Where is the Schroen family from?

You can see how Schroen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schroen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Schroen families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Schroen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schroen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schroen. 29% of Schroen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%
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What Schroen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schroen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroen 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Schroen. 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 236 military records available for the last name Schroen. For the veterans among your Schroen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schroen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schroen in 1964 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

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