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Schloeder Family History

Schloeder Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schroeder, Schloemer, Schoeder, Schleder, Schlosser, Schlueter

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Where is the Schloeder family from?

You can see how Schloeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schloeder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schloeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schloeder families living in Nebraska. This was about 47% of all the recorded Schloeder's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Schloeder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schloeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schloeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schloeder. 34% of Schloeder men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schloeder women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Lawyer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schloeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Schloeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schloeder 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Schloeder. 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 93 military records available for the last name Schloeder. For the veterans among your Schloeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schloeder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schloeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Schloeder in 1960 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schloeder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schloeder ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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