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Scheiderer Family History

Scheiderer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for an arbitrator or judge. Compare Scheideman.

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


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Where is the Scheiderer family from?

You can see how Scheiderer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheiderer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheiderer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Scheiderer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Scheiderer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Scheiderer families in 1880.
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What did your Scheiderer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheiderer. 54% of Scheiderer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Scheiderer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheiderer were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    54%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Scheiderer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scheiderer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheiderer 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Scheiderer. 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 803 military records available for the last name Scheiderer. For the veterans among your Scheiderer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheiderer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scheiderer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Scheiderer in 1963 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheiderer 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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