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Schehr Family History

Schehr Surname Meaning

German: variant of Scheer.

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


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Where is the Schehr family from?

You can see how Schehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schehr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schehr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schehr families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schehr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schehr 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 Schehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schehr. 36% of Schehr men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Schehr 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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Schehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schehr 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Schehr. 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 422 military records available for the last name Schehr. For the veterans among your Schehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schehr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schehr in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schehr 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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