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Schider Family History

Schider 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: Schilder, Schier, Schuder, Scheider, Schader, Schrider, Schnider

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Where is the Schider family from?

You can see how Schider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schider family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Schider families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schider's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schider families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schider 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 Schider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schider. 40% of Schider men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Schider women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schider were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Cement Finisher
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Schider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Schider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schider 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Schider. 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 67 military records available for the last name Schider. For the veterans among your Schider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schider lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2001, in the United States, Schider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schider in 1943 was 36, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schider 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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