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Schreyer Family History

Schreyer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schreier. Dutch (De Schreyer): occupational name for a town crier or a nickname for a noisy individual from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch schreien ‘to cry’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schreier.

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


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Where is the Schreyer family from?

You can see how Schreyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schreyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schreyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Schreyer families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schreyer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Schreyer families in 1911.
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What did your Schreyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schreyer. 80% of Schreyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farmers Son
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schreyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schreyer 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 Schreyer. 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 Schreyer. For the veterans among your Schreyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schreyer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schreyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schreyer in 1949 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schreyer 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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