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Schrodt Family History

Schrodt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schroth.

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


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Where is the Schrodt family from?

You can see how Schrodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrodt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrodt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Schrodt families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrodt's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schrodt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrodt 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 Schrodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrodt. 35% of Schrodt men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Schrodt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrodt 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Schrodt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schrodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrodt 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Schrodt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schrodt. For the veterans among your Schrodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrodt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schrodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schrodt in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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