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Schoeder Family History

Schoeder Surname Meaning

German (Schöder): habitational name for someone from a place called Schoden near Trier in the Palatinate.

It may also be a variant of Scheider.

Additionally, it possibly denotes a gold-washer.

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


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Where is the Schoeder family from?

You can see how Schoeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Schoeder family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoeder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schoeder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeder 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 Schoeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeder. 25% of Schoeder men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schoeder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoeder were Salesman and House Work.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • House Work
    11%

What Schoeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schoeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeder 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Schoeder. 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 265 military records available for the last name Schoeder. For the veterans among your Schoeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Schoeder in 1962 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoeder 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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