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Schroeter Name Meaning

North German (mainly Schröter): variant of Schroeder . Compare Schroter .

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


Similar surnames: Schroeder, Schroer, Schoeler, Schriefer, Schreder, Schroder

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Where is the Schroeter family from?

You can see how Schroeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schroeter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Schroeter families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schroeter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schroeter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schroeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroeter. 15% of Schroeter men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Schroeter women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroeter were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Schroeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroeter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schroeter. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Schroeter. For the veterans among your Schroeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroeter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schroeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schroeter in 1955 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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