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Schrade Family History

Schrade Surname Meaning

North German: nickname for a skinny person from Middle Low German schrade ‘thin wretched scrawny’ (see also Schrage).

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


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Where is the Schrade family from?

You can see how Schrade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrade family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrade families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Schrade families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Schrade's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schrade families in 1911.
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What did your Schrade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrade. 35% of Schrade men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Schrade women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrade were Farm Laborer 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • House Work
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schrade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrade 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Schrade. 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 873 military records available for the last name Schrade. For the veterans among your Schrade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrade lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schrade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schrade in 1957 was 56, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrade 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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