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Shrode Family History

Shrode Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schrode a nickname for a loutish person from Middle High German schrōt(e) ‘stick block log’.

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


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Where is the Shrode family from?

You can see how Shrode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrode family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shrode family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shrode's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Shrode families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrode 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 Shrode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shrode. 25% of Shrode men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Shrode women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shrode were Truck Driver and Sales Girl.

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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%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Sales Girl
    20%

What Shrode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shrode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrode 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Shrode. 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 544 military records available for the last name Shrode. For the veterans among your Shrode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrode lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shrode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shrode in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrode 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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