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Schraad Family History

Schraad 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: Schaad, Schrand, Schrad, Schaar, Schrage, Schaal, Schaap, Schaaf

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schraad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Schraad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schraad 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Schraad. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schraad. For the veterans among your Schraad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schraad lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Schraad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schraad in 1971 was 69, and 93 in 2003.

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