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Schurig Family History

Schurig Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Žurik: diminutive of Žur (see Schur).

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


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Where is the Schurig family from?

You can see how Schurig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schurig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schurig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schurig families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Schurig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schurig families in 1880.
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What did your Schurig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schurig. 39% of Schurig men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schurig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schurig were Teacher and Bookbinder.

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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
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Broker
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookbinder
    34%

What Schurig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schurig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurig 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Schurig. 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 Schurig. For the veterans among your Schurig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schurig lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Schurig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schurig in 1960 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

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