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Schor Name Meaning

South German: possibly a topographic name related to dialect words meaning either ‘rock outcrop’ or ‘spade’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shor .

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


Similar surnames: Schorr, Schur, Scher, Schork, Shor, Schoor, Schar, Schorn, Schon

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Where is the Schor family from?

You can see how Schor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Schor families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schor's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Schor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schor. 22% of Schor men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Schor women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schor were Farmer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Typist
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Schor lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schor in 1944 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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